01Space NK's Own Range

Space NK's own label: the travel bags, accessories and tools with the shop's name on them, and the famous advent calendar. 1 brands.

Space NK (own label)

Space NK's own range: travel and makeup bags, accessories, home fragrance, bath and body, and curated gift sets.

At Space NK: 193 products, from £2.40 to £275 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says it started as a single store in Covent Garden, London, over 20 years ago and now has over 70 stores across the UK and Ireland, plus boutiques in Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom in the US. With over 100 curated brands on its shelves, it launched its own range: bath, body, home fragrance and travel bags. The bath, body and home scents are inspired by dream destinations and described as gender-neutral.

The best sellers:

• Beauty Advent Calendar, £275. The number one best seller on 29 September 2026. Space NK's page showed no contents list online that day, so ask in store what's inside.
• Burgundy Creaseless Clips, £10. A festive set of four marble-effect hair clips, designed to hold sections while styling or doing makeup without leaving dents. Space NK suggests it as a stocking filler.
• Burgundy Stocking, £18. A velvet Christmas stocking with a satin lining, 39.5cm tall, to fill with beauty gifts. Also in blue and pink.
• Shimmering Spice Candle 190g, £28. Space NK's festive candle of cinnamon, cedar and allspice, which it calls a much-loved favourite. Also £18 for a 75g size and £36 as a diffuser.
• The Skincare Starter Kit, £30. Six minis for a first routine (cleanser, vitamin C, a gentle peel, two SPFs and a beginner retinoid) from brands including BYOMA, Medik8 and Skin Rocks. Space NK says it's worth over £80.
• The Ultimate Skincare Must-Haves, £65. Seven products from Skin Rocks, Medik8, Caudalie, The INKEY List and others, which Space NK values at £295.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone buying gifts, stocking fillers or a way to try several brands at once. The sets suit someone new to skincare or hair styling. The travel bags suit travellers or anyone wanting tidy storage.

Good to know: The makeup bags come in two main styles: an everyday pouch, and a travel bag with a clear panel in mini (£16), medium (£26) and large (£36) sizes, in several colours. Other gift sets include The Hair Styling Kit (£50), The Hair Recovery Kit (£50) and Your Makeup Must-Haves (£50). Hand crèmes are £5 and body wash and lotion £8. The festive candles' wax is described as a vegan blend of rapeseed, soy and palm. Gift cards are sold too.

Worth comparing: Space NK's own range sits alongside the brands it stocks, so compare within the shop by job: Diptyque or Jo Malone London for candles, and the brands inside each set.

02Skincare: Science-Led

Brands built around active ingredients, clinics and dermatologists. The ingredients chapter in the main guide is the companion to this one. 37 brands.

Allies of Skin

Active-ingredient skincare built around a short, potent routine, with peptide serums and moisturisers among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 26 products, from £22 to £190 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Nicolas Travis founded Allies of Skin in 2016 after a sudden change in his own skin, working with chemists to build formulas around hero ingredients like vitamin C, peptides and niacinamide. It's for people frustrated at not seeing results.

The best sellers:

• Multi Peptides & Growth Factors Advanced Lifting Serum, £176. A concentrated daily serum with a growth factor complex and a 9 per cent peptide complex, designed to support the barrier and help skin look lifted. For all skin types, including dry. Rated 4.6 from 265 reviews.
• Azelaic & Kojic Advanced Clarifying Serum, £94. A clarifying serum with 10 per cent azelaic acid and 1 per cent kojic acid, designed to help with breakouts, post-blemish marks and the look of pores. The brand says it's gentle enough for sensitive skin. Rated 4.8 from 58 reviews.
• Peptide & Ceramide Repair Lip Balm, £22. A glossy, cushiony balm with shea butter, ceramides and a peptide, designed for dry, chapped lips. Rated 4.7 from 307 reviews.
• Peptides & Omega Eye Cream, £82. A daily eye cream with peptides, vitamin C and bakuchiol (which the brand says has retinol-like properties), designed to firm, brighten and depuff. Rated 4.6 from 369 reviews.
• Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser, £38. A gel that turns to a soft foam, with silk amino acids and hyaluronic acid, designed to remove SPF and makeup without stripping. Rated 4.8 from 478 reviews.
• Peptides & Antioxidants Advanced Firming Daily Treatment, £156. A daily moisturiser packed with peptides, antioxidants and brighteners, aimed at firmness, pores and uneven tone. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive. Rated 4.7 from 568 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: someone who wants a few hard-working, fragrance-free steps, especially if their concerns are firmness, fine lines, dark spots or breakouts.

Good to know: the best sellers above are fragrance free, silicone free and cruelty free, and two (the clarifying serum and the eye cream) are badged vegan. They're labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, but the range also includes retinal night creams, so check each product's own label. The brand says to wear SPF by day with the clarifying serum. The 7 Days to Firmer Skin kit (£66) holds three travel sizes. The eye cream contains argan oil. Send pregnancy and nut-allergy questions to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Dr Dennis Gross, another active-led brand, with vitamin C formulas and Alpha Beta exfoliating peel pads.

Alpha-H

An Australian skincare brand built around exfoliating acids, including its Liquid Gold treatment.

At Space NK: 22 products, from £25.90 to £77 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Alpha-H was founded in 1995 by Michelle Doherty, who had long struggled with acne and had professional treatments for it. She built the line around the exfoliating benefits of glycolic acid. Space NK calls it a pioneer in liquid exfoliants, with formulas meant to smooth texture while strengthening the skin barrier, and describes Liquid Gold as filling the gap between professional and at-home treatments.

The best sellers:

• Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50+ with Hydrosella, £37. A two-in-one moisturiser and broad-spectrum sunscreen, designed to hydrate with no white cast or greasiness, and water resistant for up to four hours. Contains vitamin E and hydrosella, an amino acid-rich moisturising extract. For all skin types.
• Daily Dose Multivitamin Body Serum, £28. An unscented, non-greasy body serum with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, designed to hydrate, brighten and support the skin barrier. For all skin types, and the brand says it suits mature skin especially.
• Hyaluronic 8 Super Serum, £55. A morning hydrating serum with several weights of hyaluronic acid, designed to plump the look of fine lines and prep skin for makeup. Its review score is low (2.8 from 25).
• Vitamin B Serum, £50. A lightweight blue serum with 5 per cent niacinamide and panthenol, designed for a more even tone, less shine and better hydration.
• Vitamin A Serum with Retinol, £50. A gentle night serum with 0.5 per cent retinol and squalane, pitched at first-time retinol users. Used on alternate evenings.
• Liquid Gold with 5% Glycolic Acid, £44. An exfoliating treatment, and the product Space NK's brand page singles out, calling it 'iconic'.

Who to suggest it to: Someone bothered by bumpy texture, dullness or breakouts who wants an acid-based routine that still looks after the skin barrier.

Good to know: Most of the best sellers are badged vegan, cruelty free and paraben free, and several are fragrance free. The body serum, Vitamin B, Vitamin E and Hyaluronic 8 serums, the Enzyme Polish and the Melting Moment Cleansing Balm are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. The cleansing balm is badged fragrance free but lists a tangerine, orange, ylang ylang, yuzu and vanilla scent, so check the ingredients if fragrance matters to the customer. The Vitamin A Serum contains retinol, isn't labelled for pregnancy, and it and the Vitamin E Serum contain sweet almond and macadamia oils, so send pregnancy and nut-allergy questions to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: The Ordinary and Paula's Choice, other active-ingredient brands, for customers comparing acid and vitamin serums.

Biossance

A Californian skincare brand built around one ingredient, plant-based squalane, which goes into every formula.

At Space NK: 29 products, from £15 to £58 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK describes Biossance as sustainable, biotech skincare from California. Its signature ingredient is squalane, a skin-hydrating oil, which Space NK describes as renewably sourced and 100 per cent plant-based. It comes from sugarcane rather than shark liver.

The best sellers:

• Squalane + Growth Factor Firming Moisturizer, £52. A moisturiser designed to make skin look firmer and smoother, with a plant-based growth factor, a peptide, vegan collagen and sugarcane squalane. For all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 478 reviews.
• Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream, £46. An eye cream with a marine algae peptide complex for the look of fine lines and paracress extract for a lifted, more awake look. Works under makeup. Rated 4.6 from 1,728 reviews.
• Squalane + Omega Repair Cream, £46. A rich but non-greasy cream with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, omega fatty acids and shea butter, designed to support the skin's moisture barrier and smooth rough texture.
• 100% Squalane Oil, £27. Pure squalane for face, body and even hair (to tame frizz and flyaways). Rated 4.8 from 1,444 reviews.
• Squalane + Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum, £55. A blue-tinted serum with copper peptide, hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid, designed to hydrate and make skin look plumper and bouncier. Rated 4.6 from 1,218 reviews.
• Squalane + Lactic Acid Resurfacing Night Serum, £50. A 10 per cent lactic acid serum that gently exfoliates dead skin cells for smoother, brighter-looking skin. The brand says it's gentle enough for nightly use. Rated 4.6 from 1,569 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with dry or dehydrated skin, or a weakened moisture barrier, who wants lightweight hydration. The oil (£27) is an easy first step, and the Omega Repair Cream suits someone who wants something richer.

Good to know: Most of the best sellers are labelled vegan, cruelty free, fragrance free and paraben free, and several are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site (the eye cream, the Omega Repair Cream, the oil, the copper peptide serum, the Vitamin C Rose Oil and the lactic acid serum). Two of those are badged fragrance free but aren't scent-free (the Vitamin C Rose Oil, £58, has a natural rose scent; the lactic acid serum lists lavender), so check the list for anyone avoiding fragrance. The range also includes a retinol night serum, and anything retinoid-related in pregnancy is a question for a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: The Ordinary, which also sells a plant-derived squalane oil and a squalane cleanser at lower prices.

BYOMA

Bright, affordable skincare built around looking after the skin barrier, with ceramides in every product.

At Space NK: 52 products, from £7.50 to £25 (29 September 2026).

The story: BYOMA was officially founded by Marc Elrick in 2022, though the idea began in 2020 when he noticed that harsh formulas and over-exfoliation were often causing skin problems rather than solving them. Every product contains the brand's Tri-Ceramide Complex (ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids, combined to promote healthy skin) alongside clinically tested ingredients. Space NK describes it as dermatologist-approved, fun and easy to understand. It isn't a Korean brand, though some formulas are inspired by Korean skincare.

The best sellers:

• Longevit-8 Peptide Serum, £21.99. The brand's top seller: a lightweight serum with copper peptides, niacinamide and vitamin E, designed to support the skin barrier, hydration, firmness and the look of wrinkles.
• Bio-Collagen Radiance Facial Mask, £16.99. A pink gel that dries into a peel-off film in 20 to 30 minutes, designed to hydrate and soothe dry, dull skin for a "glass skin" glow.
• Hydrating Milky Moisturiser, £15. A light moisturiser for dry patches, with the brand's ceramide blend and avocado oil. Space NK describes it as vegan, but its ingredient list includes hydrolysed collagen, so a vegan customer should check the pack. Rated 4.7 from 137 reviews.
• Foaming Rice Deep Cleanser, £14. A gel that turns to a soft foam, with rice extract and marine algae, designed to clean without drying.
• Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30 and SPF50, £15 each. Weightless, fragrance-free and alcohol-free daily sunscreens that the brand says help calm redness caused by the sun. The SPF50 is described as leaving no greasiness or white cast.
• Moisturising Gel Cream, £13. A cooling, oil-free gel moisturiser for combination, oily and blemish-prone skin, with niacinamide and green tea. Rated 4.6 from 877 reviews, the most-reviewed of its best sellers.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone whose skin feels tight, dry, red or irritated from too many strong products, and teenagers: Space NK's brand page says it's a great option for teens. Dry skin: Milky Toner and Milky Moisturiser. Oily or blemish-prone: Gel Cream and the Blemish range.

Good to know: Space NK says BYOMA is cruelty free. Many products are vegan and fragrance free. The brand page says everything is £20 or under, but the Peptide Serum (£21.99) and a £25 kit sit just above that. The Rice Cleanser lists sweet almond extract, so nut-allergy questions go to a pharmacist or GP. Persistent acne or a skin condition is one for a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist.

Worth comparing: The INKEY List and The Ordinary, both affordable, ingredient-led skincare brands.

Dear, Klairs

Gentle skincare aimed at sensitive skin, with calming and vitamin C ranges, all £30 or less.

At Space NK: 9 products, from £19 to £30 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop, £29. A concentrated serum with peptides and blueberry extract. The brand says it's designed to support firmer-feeling skin, refine texture and fade the look of pigmentation such as age spots.
• Supple Preparation Unscented Toner, £21. A light, fragrance-free hydrating toner for sensitive skin, with hyaluronic acid, beta-glucan, centella and liquorice root. Pat on with your hands or sweep on with a cotton pad.
• Rich Moist Soothing Cream, £25. A moisturiser for dry and sensitive skin, with ceramides, jojoba oil, beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid, designed to support the skin barrier without feeling heavy.
• Blue Calming Toner Pads, £23. Two-sided pads with centella, niacinamide and panthenol: wipe with the mesh side, then rest the gel side on areas of concern for 3 to 5 minutes. Designed to calm and reduce the look of redness.
• Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil, £22. A cleansing oil with black bean, black sesame and blackcurrant seed oils that's designed to take off makeup and rinse clean without stripping.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with sensitive, dry or redness-prone skin who want a simple, low-priced routine. The Blue AC Calming Serum (£20) is described as made for sensitive and acne-prone skin. Anyone with a diagnosed skin condition should see a pharmacist or GP first.

Good to know: Everything is £30 or less, so a full routine (cleanser, toner, serum, cream) stays within a modest budget. The toner is fragrance free, but the cleansing oil contains fragrance. For brightening there's the Freshly Juiced range: a vitamin C serum with 5 per cent ascorbic acid (£22) and a vitamin essence toner (£19). For sensitive skin, the brand suggests mixing a drop or two of the vitamin serum into your cream. Reviews are few across the range, so scores don't tell you much yet.

Worth comparing: Purito Seoul, another affordable range that leans heavily on centella.

Dermalogica

A skincare brand with a big, practical range: cleansers, exfoliants, moisturisers and SPF, with many best sellers labelled vegan and fragrance free.

At Space NK: 84 products, from £19 to £148 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK's brand page has one line: it calls Dermalogica "the number one choice of skincare professionals worldwide", combining new technologies and strong ingredients for visible results and long-term skin health.

The best sellers:

• Phyto Nature E² Regenerating Daily Exosome Leave-On Treatment, £148. A leave-on exfoliating treatment with pumpkin enzyme, prickly pear and exosomes, designed to smooth texture, boost radiance and soften the look of fine lines.
• Daily Microfoliant, £19. A rice-based powder you mix with water into a paste. Papain, salicylic acid and rice enzymes polish the skin, while liquorice and white tea aim to even tone, and oatmeal keeps it calm. Gentle enough for daily use, the brand says. Comes in 13g and 74g, with a refill. Rated 4.5 from 557 reviews.
• Special Cleansing Gel, £42. The brand's classic soap-free foaming cleanser for all skin types, with soothing lavender and balm mint. Also sold as a £59 refill pouch.
• Intensive Moisture Balance, £74. A rich moisturiser for dry, dehydrated skin, designed to rebuild the skin's lipid barrier, with hyaluronic acid, centella and a prebiotic algae. Rated 4.8 from 61 reviews.
• Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50, £76. A moisturiser with broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection for dry or balanced skin, aimed at lines and dryness, with antioxidant white tea.
• Skin Smoothing Cream, £74. A lighter moisturiser for combination and dry skin, with hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E and cucumber. The brand says it suits all skin types, even sensitive.

Who to suggest it to: Sensitive skin: the Ultracalming Cleanser (£65). Breakouts: the Special Cleansing Gel or the Breakout Clearing range. Dry skin: Intensive Moisture Balance. Dull skin: Daily Microfoliant.

Good to know: Most best sellers carry Space NK's cruelty free, fragrance free, paraben free and vegan badges, and are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. Some products badged fragrance free list essential oils (the Special Cleansing Gel has lavender, lemon, bergamot and citronella oils), which matters to a fragrance-sensitive customer. And the range sells retinol products (Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum, Retinol Clearing Oil), so any pregnancy question about retinoids or acids goes to a pharmacist or GP. The brand teaches a double cleanse: Precleanse (£49), a cleansing oil with kukui and apricot kernel oils, then a Dermalogica cleanser. Nut-allergy questions go to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Paula's Choice, another research-led brand with a big range at similar or lower prices. Medik8, for science-led skincare from a British brand.

Dr Dennis Gross

Dermatologist-founded skincare designed to bring clinic-style results home, with its cult-favourite Alpha Beta peel pads and LED face masks.

At Space NK: 45 products, from £17 to £465 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says board-certified dermatologist Dr Dennis Gross founded the brand in 2000 to give results like those from his Fifth Avenue clinic in New York. It started with the Universal Alpha Beta peel pads and grew into a full range for different skin types and concerns. It's aimed at busy people who want dermatologist-grade results without an hour-long treatment.

The best sellers:

• DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro, £465. An LED face mask using red and blue light for three minutes at a time. The brand says red light supports firmness and blue light targets the bacteria behind breakouts. Also sold in a Power Pink version at the same price. Rated 4.5 from 168 reviews.
• Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, £21. A two-step pad with five exfoliating acids, designed to smooth texture, unclog pores and even tone. The brand calls it ideal for first-time peel users. Rated 4.5 from 764 reviews.
• Alpha Beta Peel Extra Strength Formula, £93. The stronger two-step daily peel, designed to reduce roughness and soften the look of lines. Rated 4.7 from 1,030 reviews.
• Vitamin C + Lactic Dewy Deep Cream, £77. A rich moisturiser with vitamin C, lactic acid, tranexamic acid, niacinamide and ceramides, designed for radiance, elasticity and a stronger moisture barrier. For all skin types. Rated 4.7 from 95 reviews.
• Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream, £77. A buttery cream combining retinol with bakuchiol and ferulic acid, designed to firm and hydrate. The brand says it's for morning or evening, always with at least SPF 30 by day. Rated 4.6 from 45 reviews.
• Alpha Beta AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel, £19. A soap-free gel with exfoliating acids, designed to clean deeply and help pores look smaller. Rated 4.5 from 121 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: customers who like results-focused routines, want an at-home peel, or are curious about LED masks. The Universal peel is the gentler place to start.

Good to know: most best sellers are labelled vegan and cruelty free. Many contain exfoliating acids, and the brand's own sunburn alert says these can increase sun sensitivity, so it recommends daily sunscreen. None of these best sellers carries a pregnancy label on Space NK's site, and the retinol range is best discussed with a pharmacist or GP if pregnancy comes up. The LED masks are a big purchase, so let customers take their time.

Worth comparing: Allies of Skin, for fragrance-free peptide and vitamin C formulas without the peel pads.

Dr Sam's

A dermatologist-founded skincare line built on a simple four-step routine, with its fragrance-free Flawless range for breakout-prone and sensitive skin.

At Space NK: 24 products, from £14 to £64 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Dr Sam Bunting is a cosmetic dermatologist with a Harley Street clinic, who launched Dr Sam's in 2018 to make her approach available without a trip to the dermatologist. The range follows what she calls #TheDrSamSystem: cleanse, activate, hydrate and protect. Space NK says it covers adult breakouts, teenage skin, a stressed skin barrier, pigmentation and early signs of ageing.

The best sellers:

• Flawless Cleanser, £20. A gentle, pH-balanced jelly cleanser with aloe vera and allantoin that removes makeup and SPF. For all skin types, including sensitive and breakout-prone. Rated 4.8 from 2,794 reviews.
• Flawless Moisturiser Intense, £36. A richer cream with ceramides, ectoin and centella, designed to support the skin barrier and make starting a retinoid easier. For dry and combination skin. Rated 4.7 from 1,255 reviews.
• Flawless Neutralising Gel, £30. A treatment gel with salicylic acid, azelaic acid and bakuchiol, designed for breakouts, blackheads and dark marks on oily and combination skin. Face or body. Rated 4.7 from 920 reviews.
• Flawless Moisturiser, £32. A gel-cream with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for all skin types. Rated 4.8 from 1,243 reviews.
• Flawless Nightly Serum, £50. A night serum with a gentle retinoid, azelaic acid and bakuchiol, aimed at blemishes, texture and fine lines. Start with half a pump every other day. Rated 4.7 from 504 reviews.
• Flawless Brightly Serum, £50. Azelaic acid, niacinamide, bakuchiol and vitamin C, designed for redness, dullness and uneven tone. Rated 4.6 from 851 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants a no-fuss, science-led routine, especially for breakout-prone, sensitive or redness-prone skin, or a teenager starting out (the Flawless Cleanser and Flawless Moisturiser are pitched as teen-friendly).

Good to know: The six products above are labelled vegan, cruelty free, fragrance free and sulphate free. Most are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, but the retinoid Flawless Nightly Serum isn't, so check the badge on each product, and send any pregnancy question about retinoids or acids to a pharmacist or GP. The Flawless Cleanser comes in a refillable container. The Clarity Kit (£39) bundles a full morning and night routine, and it includes the Nightly Serum. The brand notes that a skin cycle is six weeks, so actives take time, and anyone with persistent acne or rosacea should see a GP or dermatologist.

Worth comparing: Paula's Choice and The INKEY List, two more active-ingredient brands with simple, targeted routines.

Dr. Barbara Sturm

Prestige German skincare from an aesthetic doctor, built around hydration, protection and the plant extract purslane.

At Space NK: 48 products, from £15 to £340 (29 September 2026).

The story: Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German aesthetics doctor known for her anti-ageing skin treatments and research. Space NK says her line is based on a medical understanding of cells and ageing, and aims to be an uncomplicated but powerful everyday routine that nourishes, hydrates, protects and regenerates skin. Its signature ingredient is purslane, a plant extract the product pages say boosts the skin's natural defences. The line was created in Germany.

The best sellers:

• Peptide Serum, £185. A lightweight serum with a blend of peptides and hyaluronic acid, designed to soften the look of fine lines and improve firmness over time. Rated 4.6 from 288 reviews.
• Hyaluronic Serum, £85. A hydrating serum with long and short chain hyaluronic acid plus purslane, handy for skin that feels dry from offices, trains or planes. Rated 4.3 from 1,457 reviews.
• Cleanser, £55. A gentle foaming cleanser with panthenol and aloe vera, for all skin types. Rated 4.4 from 414 reviews.
• Super Anti-aging Face Cream, £225. A luxurious cream for dry and balanced skin, with purslane and hyaluronic acid, designed to target fine lines, firmness and dark spots.
• Face Cream Rich, £150. A nourishing cream recommended for dry, mature or sensitive skin. Rated 4.6 from 140 reviews.
• Super Anti-Aging Dual Serum, £340. A two-phase serum designed to hydrate, plump and reduce the look of fine lines. Rated 4.6 from 576 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: A customer who wants a high-end, science-framed routine, especially for dryness, dehydration or signs of ageing. The Hyaluronic Serum is the most accessible entry point, and the single Everything Hydrogel Mask (£25) makes a good treat or gift.

Good to know: Many products are labelled fragrance free, cruelty free and vegan, and several (including the Cleanser, the face creams and the Dual Serum) are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. There's a dedicated Darker Skin Tones range (serum, face cream, cleanser and discovery set). Serums come in 10ml and 30ml sizes, so check which a price refers to. Everything Eye Patches are listed at both £15 and £100, so check the pack size. Two cautions: the Peptide Serum and Glow Drops contain almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP; and the Cleanser, though labelled suitable for pregnancy, lists salicylic acid, so send any pregnancy question about it to a pharmacist or GP too.

Worth comparing: MZ Skin by Dr. Maryam Zamani, another doctor-founded skincare brand.

Drunk Elephant

An active-ingredient skincare brand built around the idea of "smoothie" mixing: blending its serums, drops and creams to suit your skin that day.

At Space NK: 61 products, from £15.60 to £132 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says founder Tiffany Masterson launched Drunk Elephant in 2012 after years of struggling with a range of skin complaints and becoming disillusioned with the products and ingredients available to her. Every product is made with a high percentage of actives at skin-friendly pH levels and is designed to support the skin's barrier. The brand's idea is that a routine is like a smoothie: it's fine to mix things up depending on what your skin needs that day.

The best sellers:

• Kamo Drops, £37. A skin tint with peptides that you mix into a cream, serum or oil for sheer coverage, or wear alone for concealer-level coverage. Rated 4.4 from 184 reviews.
• Protini Polypeptide Cream, £92. A lightweight moisturiser with nine signal peptides and pygmy waterlily extract, designed to support the barrier and help skin look firmer and smoother. For all skin types, morning and night. Rated 4.5 from 4,461 reviews. There's also a refill pod (£56).
• D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Drops, £36. Bronzing drops with cocoa extract, peptides and marula oil, mixed into skincare or body cream for a buildable sunkissed glow. Rated 4.6 from 1,752 reviews.
• B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum, £47. A hydration serum with pineapple ceramide and pro-vitamin B5, designed for dehydrated, dull skin. Rated 4.4 from 1,676 reviews.
• C-Firma Fresh Day Serum, £73. A vitamin C serum (15 per cent L-ascorbic acid) that you mix yourself before first use, with ferulic acid and vitamin E, designed for dullness, fine lines and dark spots. Use in the morning, with sunscreen. Rated 4.4 from 1,469 reviews.
• Lala Retro Whipped Cream, £60. An airy, whipped moisturiser with three ceramides and five African oils, designed for dry skin and a stressed barrier. Rated 4.4 from 1,761 reviews. Refill £52.

Who to suggest it to: someone who likes to understand their ingredients and build a routine by concern: dryness (B-Hydra, Lala Retro), dullness and dark spots (C-Firma, B-Goldi Bright Drops), firmness (Protini). It also suits someone avoiding fragrance.

Good to know: Protini, B-Hydra, C-Firma, Lala Retro and the Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil (£66, 100 per cent marula oil) are labelled cruelty free, vegan and fragrance free on Space NK's site. B-Hydra, C-Firma, Lala Retro and the marula oil are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. Refills are available for Protini, Lala Retro and Bora Barrier.

Worth comparing: Paula's Choice, another brand built on active ingredients chosen by concern.

Eighth Day

A dermatologic surgeon's premium skincare range built on 'bioidentical' ingredients, with a strong focus on mature skin.

At Space NK: 8 products, from £70 to £370 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Eighth Day was founded in 2021 by Dr Anthony Nakhla, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, after treating more than 10,000 surgical patients and seeing how well skin renews itself. The formulas use molecules the brand describes as biologically identical to ones skin makes naturally. At the centre is Peptide-rich Plasma®, a patent-pending blend the brand says contains 24 bioidentical peptides, growth factors and amino acids.

The best sellers:

• The Regenerative Serum, £160. A serum with Peptide-rich Plasma®, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and antioxidants, designed to target ten visible signs of ageing, from fine lines to dullness and loss of firmness. Rated 4.5 from 267 reviews. It comes in 15ml, 30ml and 100ml, so check which size the price is for.
• The Resurfacing Tonic Pads, £105. Textured bamboo-fibre pads soaked in AHA and PHA acids for chemical and physical exfoliation, designed to brighten, smooth and refine the look of pores. Witch hazel, cucumber and aloe are there to soothe.
• The Ultra-Rich Intensive Moisturizer, £225. A rich cream for dry or mature skin that the brand says is designed to plump and restore a look of fullness to the face.
• The Resurfacing Tonic, £125. The same acid tonic in a bottle. Rated 4.7 from 76 reviews.
• The Restorative Cleanser, £70. A gentle gel cleanser with enzymes and probiotic extracts, designed to exfoliate lightly and support the skin's natural balance.
• The Night Cream Treatment, £370. An overnight cream with slow-release, encapsulated retinal, which the brand says is designed to be potent while keeping irritation down.

Who to suggest it to: Space NK says the range suits all skin types and ages but is particularly well suited to mature skin. It fits a customer who wants a clinical, science-led routine and has the budget; the cleanser at £70 is the easiest way in.

Good to know: The product page describes the Ultra-Rich moisturiser as aimed at facial volume loss linked to GLP-1 treatment. Any question about medication, or about using retinal or acids during pregnancy, goes to a pharmacist or GP. The brand advises building up gradually with the acid tonic and the retinal night cream, according to how the skin tolerates them.

Worth comparing: Medik8, for a customer who wants a science-led routine with retinal and peptides at a lower price.

Environ

"Medical-grade" skincare built on vitamin A, with a step-up system that raises the strength gradually, and a consultation before some products.

At Space NK: 57 products, from £25 to £450 (29 September 2026).

The story: Environ was founded in 1990 by Dr Des Fernandes, whom Space NK says was recognised as one of the best plastic surgeons in the 1980s. He was one of the first to put vitamin A and antioxidants into a cosmetic product. Space NK likes the Step-Up System, which lets skin work up to higher levels of vitamin A over time.

The best sellers:

• Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturiser 1, £57. The first step of the vitamin A step-up system: a light day-and-night moisturiser with vitamins A and C and antioxidants, designed to hydrate and help with the look of fine lines and uneven tone. Use 1 to 2 bottles before moving to level 2.
• Dual Action Pre-Cleansing Oil, £28. An oil with jojoba that removes makeup and excess oil before the main cleanse, for all skin types.
• Vita-Peptide Eye Gel, £67. An eye gel with vitamin A, peptides and antioxidants, designed to reduce the look of fine lines and improve firmness.
• Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturiser 2 and 3, £57 each. The next steps up in vitamin A strength (levels go up to 5).
• Tri-Retinoid Complex Retinol Serum Forte, £61. A serum with three forms of vitamin A, for sun-damaged and breakout-prone skin. It's the step up from the Retinol Serum (£53): the brand says to start with that, a drop mixed into the vitamin A moisturiser 2 to 3 evenings a week, and move to Forte only after finishing a bottle without problems. It also says not to use it on damaged or sensitive skin.
• Vita-Complex Super Moisturiser, £38. A rich shea butter cream for tight, dry skin, used on top of the vitamin A moisturiser.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a serious routine and is happy to follow a system over months, particularly for ageing, sun damage, uneven tone or breakout-prone skin (the Sebu range, such as the Sebu-Wash Cleanser at £36).

Good to know: Space NK's brand page says that because some Environ products are very active, a consultation is required to find the right products, and the site has a Consultation Form. Space NK's site labels several vitamin A products suitable for pregnancy, including the AVST 2 and 3 moisturisers and the Tri-Retinoid serum, but they contain vitamin A or retinol. So any question from someone pregnant or breastfeeding goes to a GP or pharmacist, whatever the product page says.

Worth comparing: Medik8, another science-led brand where vitamin A features heavily, and SkinCeuticals, for a clinical, research-led approach.

Facile

A dermatologist-developed LA skincare brand of simple, fragrance-free essentials at friendly prices.

At Space NK: 11 products, from £12 to £30 (29 September 2026).

The story: Facile means "easy", and Space NK says that's how this LA-born brand thinks skincare should be. Co-founder Danielle Nadick Levy had the idea in her dermatologist's waiting room and, in 2016, pitched it to her dermatologist, Dr Nancy Samolitis. Together they opened Facile Boutiques, then launched their own dermatologist-formulated line in 2021. Every formula is clinically tested and fragrance-free, designed even for "difficult" skin.

The best sellers:

• Brighten Targeted Serum, £30. A daily serum with niacinamide, tranexamic acid and azelaic acid, designed to fade the look of dark spots, even out tone and calm redness. For all skin types, and Space NK's featured best seller.
• Beyond There Rich Cream, £20. A richer, fragrance-free moisturiser with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, designed to strengthen the skin barrier and calm stressed skin. Non-comedogenic (made not to clog pores), for normal, dry, oily or combination skin.
• Dew You HA Serum, £23. A lightweight hyaluronic acid serum designed to relieve dryness and tightness and keep skin hydrated through the day.
• Barely There Moisturizer, £20. An ultra-light day and night cream with the brand's fruit-based Hydra-Air Complex, designed to hydrate and ease redness. For all skin types.
• Bare Necessity Gel Cleanser, £17. A gentle gel cleanser with hyaluronic acid that removes SPF and makeup without stripping. For all skin types, including sensitive skin prone to blemishes and redness.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a simple, affordable routine, especially sensitive, reactive or "chaotic" skin, or anyone starting with actives. The brand's own routine is Bare Necessity, then Dew You, then Barely There.

Good to know: There are four £30 Targeted Serums: Brighten (dark spots), Reverse (retinol and vitamin C, night only, SPF next morning), Clear (exfoliating acids for blemishes, start two or three nights a week) and Destress. Retinol questions in pregnancy go to a pharmacist or GP. The Lip Jelly is £12 and the Big and Little Set, two lip tints, is £18. Review counts are small.

Worth comparing: Dr Sam's by Dr Sam Bunting and Paula's Choice for simple, active-led routines. Anua's Niacinamide + TXA serum is a similar idea to Brighten at a lower price.

Goldfaden MD

A dermatologist-founded skincare brand whose Doctor's Scrub ruby crystal exfoliator is the product Space NK singles out.

At Space NK: 9 products, from £21 to £59.50 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Dr Gary Goldfaden launched the brand after a 40-year career as a dermatologist, turning treatments from his South Florida practice into at-home products. The line combines plant cell actives and antioxidant-rich botanicals, described as "physician strength, yet naturally inspired", and made without harsh or sensitising ingredients. Space NK singles out the Doctor's Scrub for bringing life back to dull, tired skin.

The best sellers:

• Radiance Boosting Starter Kit, £21 (was £42). Four minis: the Doctor's Scrub, Pure Start cleanser, Bright Eyes eye cream and Vital Boost moisturiser. A way to try the brand or travel with it.
• Doctor's Scrub Advanced, £59.50 (was £85). A weekly foaming exfoliator with ruby crystals, organic red tea, seaweed and hyaluronic acid, designed to polish away dead skin and improve the look of tone and texture. Aimed at oily or combination skin, and dullness, dark spots and visible pores.
• Bright Eyes, £48. A light eye cream with soy peptide, rice bran, red tea and arnica, designed to brighten and de-puff and soften the look of fine lines. For all skin types.
• Hands To Heart. A rich, fast-absorbing hand cream with niacinamide, retinol, CoQ10 and hyaluronic acid, designed for dry hands and the look of sun spots.
• Eye Defy. A fragrance-free overnight eye cream with peptides, hyaluronic acid and squalane, applied with a ceramic tip.

Who to suggest it to: Someone with dull skin who likes a physical scrub, especially oily or combination skin, or a customer who wants to try a dermatologist brand without spending much (the starter kit).

Good to know: Bright Eyes, Eye Defy and the Doctor's Scrub Advanced are badged vegan and cruelty free, and are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. Eye Defy contains argan oil, so send any nut-allergy question to a pharmacist or GP. Hands To Heart contains retinol, so pregnancy questions about it go to a pharmacist or GP. Many products showed no price online on 29 September 2026, including Hands To Heart, Eye Defy and the Cleansing Essentials Travel Kit, so check stock in store. Two prices were reduced that day, so sale prices may change.

Worth comparing: Dr Dennis Gross and Dr. Barbara Sturm, two more doctor-founded skincare brands on Space NK's list.

Good Day by Patchology

A new, cheerful daily skincare line from Patchology, the eye-patch and sheet-mask brand, launched in 2026.

At Space NK: 9 products, from £20 to £35 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Patchology has made skincare-as-self-care products since 2014, and Good Day, launched in 2026, turns that into a full daily routine. Every formula uses the brand's Molecular Sunshine complex, which it says is designed to mimic the benefits of sunshine and support the skin barrier. Space NK calls it the next step for anyone who loves Patchology's masks, with "mood-boosting" packaging.

The best sellers:

• Five-to-Nine Overnight Balm, £32. A velvety night balm with squalane and kakadu plum, designed to soften, hydrate and support a tired skin barrier while you sleep.
• Glow Potion Illuminating Serum, £30. Space NK's favourite from the range: an antioxidant serum with a triple vitamin C complex, peptides and a superfood blend, designed to brighten, smooth and fade the look of dark spots. Also listed at £20.
• Juice Cleanse Jelly, £22. A jelly cleanser for double cleansing, designed to melt away makeup, SPF and pollution without stripping or irritating the eyes. It has Japanese kelp, spirulina and camellia oil.
• Daydream Mode, £35. A pairing of the Glow Potion serum and the Crystal Clear mist.
• Clear Micro Mist, £30. A hydrating face mist with ocean minerals, three types of hyaluronic acid and "blue retinol", designed for a fresh, bouncy finish. Also listed at £20.
• Nine-to-Five Morning Gel-Cream, £32. An air-whipped morning gel-cream with evening primrose and kelp, designed to depuff and brighten tired skin.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who already likes Patchology's patches and masks, or anyone wanting an easy, fun first routine at a mid-range price. The day and night creams (Nine-to-Five and Five-to-Nine) make an easy pair to explain.

Good to know: The line is new in 2026, so every product has only a handful of reviews: the 5.0 scores come from one to three reviewers each. Space NK's listings say to follow the application guidance on the packaging. There's also an Eye Pillow 360° Eye Cream (£30) with caffeine, peptides and ginseng.

Worth comparing: PATCHOLOGY, the parent brand, for its eye patches and sheet masks.

iS Clinical

A science-led skincare brand that aims for treatment-style results at home, with potent serums, cleansers and moisturisers.

At Space NK: 20 products, from £40 to £157 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says iS Clinical was founded in 2002 by biochemist Bryan Johns and Alec Call, and is now driven by a team including pharmacologists, geneticists, biologists and physicians. Its products are made with 95 per cent botanical ingredients and designed to multitask. Space NK pitches it at people who want professional-treatment results at home for specific concerns, and suggests the Active Serum as a first try.

The best sellers:

• Cleansing Complex, £48. A lightweight gel cleanser with centella asiatica to calm and willow bark extract to gently resurface and refine the look of pores. For all skin types, including very sensitive and blemish-prone skin, and it can double as a shaving gel. Rated 4.4 from 37 reviews.
• Hydra Cool Serum, £99. A lightweight hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid, a mushroom extract and vitamin B5. The product page says it suits all skin types, even sensitive.
• Sheald Recovery Balm, £79. A rich balm with ceramides, glycerin and hyaluronic acid, designed for dry, irritated or itchy skin and for skin after professional treatments.
• Reparative Moisture Emulsion, £105. A moisturiser designed for dry and mature skin, with a peptide for the look of fine lines and hyaluronic acid for lasting moisture.
• Super Serum Advance+, £157. A vitamin C serum with a time-release form of vitamin C, copper tripeptide and centella asiatica, aimed at fine lines, uneven tone and the look of scars.
• Active Serum, £141. Space NK's brand page calls it the bestselling serum, for dark spots and uneven tone. It's described as containing kojic acid, arbutin, natural acids and retinol, but the online ingredient list shows arbutin and no kojic acid or retinol, so check the box.

Who to suggest it to: Customers who want an active, results-focused routine and are happy to invest, especially for dark spots, fine lines, dehydration or reactive skin. The cleanser is the easy way in.

Good to know: The Retinol + Emulsion 0.3 (£115) contains retinol, which the product page warns may increase the skin's sensitivity to the sun and the chance of sunburn, so use sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using it and for a week afterward; the Active Serum is also described as containing retinol. The retinol emulsion's instructions build up slowly, starting every third night. None of these products is labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, and questions about retinol and pregnancy belong with a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: SkinCeuticals, another clinical, antioxidant-focused brand with premium serums. Environ for a customer interested in vitamin A skincare.

Kate Somerville

Clinic-born skincare with ExfoliKate, Goat Milk (for dry and sensitive skin) and EradiKate (for blemishes) ranges.

At Space NK: 43 products, from £17 to £135 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Kate Somerville bottles "Hollywood's best-kept secrets" for glowing skin. After struggling with eczema herself, Kate opened her clinic to help others, and for over 25 years she's been trusted by some of the most photographed faces in the world. Space NK likes how clearly each product is signposted (glow, blemishes, sensitive skin, firmness or sun protection).

The best sellers:

• Goat Milk Soothing Body Lotion, £39. A non-greasy body lotion with goat's milk and avocado, grape seed and jojoba oils, designed for dry and sensitive skin.
• Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser, £41. A gentle, creamy cleanser with goat milk proteins and Manuka honey, especially for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin. Rated 4.6 from 1,562 reviews.
• EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser, £41. A whipped cleanser with 3 per cent sulphur, rice bran, honey and oat, designed for oily, blemish-prone skin. The product page advises starting once a day because it can be drying.
• ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash, £41. A daily face wash with glycolic and lactic acids plus pineapple, pumpkin and papaya enzymes for gentle exfoliation.
• ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, £25 (sold in 15ml and 60ml; check which). A once or twice weekly treatment with lactic acid, fruit enzymes and fine silica, designed to leave skin smoother and brighter. The product page says skin may look red for up to 20 minutes after. It lists retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), so pregnancy questions go to a pharmacist or GP. Rated 4.3 from 1,175 reviews.
• Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream, £72. A fragrance-free moisturiser with goat milk, jojoba and avocado oils and aloe vera, designed to support a damaged moisture barrier.

Who to suggest it to: Sensitive or dry skin (the Goat Milk range), oily or blemish-prone skin (EradiKate), and anyone after smoother, brighter-looking skin (ExfoliKate).

Good to know: The Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser, the ExfoliKate Cleanser and the Peptide K8 Power Cream (£135) are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site; the Power Cream contains macadamia seed oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. The EradiKate Blemish Spot Treatment (£26), a sulphur spot treatment, says: "Do not use this product if you have very sensitive skin or if you are sensitive to sulfur." Space NK badges the Goat Milk Moisturizing Cream vegan, but it contains goat milk, lactose and milk protein, so it won't suit a vegan. Anyone with persistent acne or eczema should see a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist.

Worth comparing: Dr Dennis Gross (Alpha Beta peels) or Sunday Riley (Good Genes lactic acid treatment).

Kiehl's

A New York apothecary brand that mixes naturally derived ingredients with science, with a bestselling Ultra Facial Cream and avocado eye cream.

At Space NK: 72 products, from £10 to £93 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the story began in 1851 in New York City, when pharmacist John Kiehl bought a small apothecary. His apprentice Irving Morse later took it over, and in 1921 Kiehl's started selling its first branded skin and haircare. Space NK says it was one of the first companies to list ingredients on its labels before that was required, and has always encouraged customers to try before they buy. It's made for all skin types, ages and genders.

The best sellers:

• 1CC Collashot Serum, £57. A pink gel serum with collagen polypeptide and rhamnose, designed to plump the skin instantly and target wrinkles and firmness over time. Rated 4.6 from 77 reviews.
• Better Screen UV Serum SPF50+, £42. A light SPF serum with UVA and UVB protection, designed to leave no white cast and blend into all skin tones.
• Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream, £41. A comforting cream with colloidal oatmeal, shea butter and avocado oil for very dry, itchy, uncomfortable skin. Rated 4.8 from 141 reviews.
• Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado, £30. Avocado oil to nourish and caffeine to reduce the look of puffiness and dark circles, with a 99 per cent natural formula. Tested by ophthalmologists and dermatologists, and suitable for sensitive skin. Rated 4.3 from 1,399 reviews.
• Ultra Facial Cream, £37. Space NK calls it the brand's bestselling cream. A light, non-greasy, fragrance free moisturiser with squalane, glacial glycoprotein and pro-ceramides, for all skin types, especially drier skin. Rated 4.6 from 2,015 reviews.
• Ultra Facial Cleanser, £22. A gentle, pH-balanced foaming cleanser with apricot kernel oil and vitamin E, tested on sensitive skin. Rated 4.3 from 494 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone after reliable, no-fuss skincare, from a first moisturiser to a simple men's routine. Dry or sensitive skin does well with the Ultra Facial line.

Good to know: For men, the product page calls the Facial Fuel moisturiser (£41) "a favourite amongst Kiehl’s male patrons", and the matching face wash (£27) is designed to be used before shaving. The Ultimate Strength Hand Salve (£27, rated 4.8 from 412 reviews) is designed for dry, chapped hands exposed to the elements. Refills exist for Ultra Facial Cream, Creme de Corps and Amino Acid Shampoo. Space NK's site describes the Meltdown cream as helping with eczema: skin conditions like that are for a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist.

Worth comparing: Dermalogica, another big, practical range for all skin types. Paula's Choice, for customers who want science-led skincare at similar prices.

Lagom

A small, affordable skincare range built around hydration and a stronger skin barrier, mostly in its Cellus line.

At Space NK: 8 products, from £19 to £39 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Cellus Deep Moisture Cream, £34. A rich moisturiser with panthenol, jojoba seed oil and resurrection plant callus extract, designed to hydrate dry skin, calm irritation and reinforce the skin barrier. The product page says it suits all skin types, including the most sensitive skin. It contains macadamia seed oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Collagen Lifting Neck Cream, £37. A neck cream with a roller applicator, containing soluble collagen, fermented squalane, a peptide and amino acids, designed to moisturise and improve the look of firmness around the neck and jawline.
• Peptide Microneedle Patch, £39. Patches with tiny dissolving needles that deliver peptides and hydrating ingredients to wrinkle-prone areas around the eyes, nose and mouth. Worn for two hours, then thrown away.
• Cellus Gel To Water Cleanser, £19. A low-pH morning cleanser that turns from gel to water, designed to lift build-up and excess oil while helping skin hold on to moisture.
• Cellus Aqualane Serum, £39. A hydrating serum with fermented squalane and moisturising peptides, plus allantoin and peony root to soothe.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin who want a gentle routine at a friendly price. The cleanser is the cheapest way to try it.

Good to know: Space NK's site doesn't tell a brand story for Lagom, so focus on the products. The range also has a daily SPF 50 gel (£25), a kaolin mud mask with AHA, BHA and PHA, designed to draw impurities out of pores (£32) and an essence toner (£29). Review numbers are small, and the moisturiser and serum score under 4 out of 5, so let customers try textures in store.

Mario Badescu

Simple, affordable skincare from a Manhattan salon, with a pink-sediment Drying Lotion and facial sprays among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 43 products, from £6 to £43 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Mario Badescu has made simple, effective skincare for over 50 years and has long been a staple in "celebrity medicine cabinets". Mario was Romanian and built the brand from a flagship salon in Manhattan, which is still going. It's now sold in over 40 countries.

The best sellers:

• Drying Lotion, £18. An award-winning overnight spot treatment. You dip a cotton bud into the pink sediment at the bottom (don't shake it) and dab it on a spot at bedtime. Salicylic acid, sulphur and zinc oxide. Not for broken skin, eyes or lips. Labelled vegan and fragrance free.
• Repairing Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid, £9. A mist designed to calm irritation and the look of redness, for everyday use on sensitive skin. Rated 4.7 from 126 reviews.
• Facial Spray With Aloe, Cucumber And Green Tea, £6. A cooling, hydrating mist for face, neck or hair, before or after moisturiser or over makeup for a dewy finish. Labelled vegan. Rated 4.3 from 223 reviews.
• A.H.A Botanical Body Soap, £9. A daily grapefruit-scented body wash with fruit enzymes, designed to leave skin smoother and brighter-looking. Rated 4.8 from 220 reviews.
• Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs And Rosewater, £8. Its product page calls it a cult favourite, with aloe, rose, gardenia, thyme and bladderwrack to hydrate and refresh. Rated 4.4 from 376 reviews.
• Seaweed Night Cream, £21. An oil-free night moisturiser with bladderwrack, collagen and elastin, designed to hydrate combination and oily skin without clogging pores. Rated 4.8 from 511 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone on a budget, people with the odd breakout, and gift buyers looking for something small. The sprays and lip balms (£8) are easy add-ons.

Good to know: The best sellers with badges are all labelled cruelty free, and several are vegan. There are four aloe facial sprays (cucumber and green tea, rosewater, chamomile and lavender, or sage and orange blossom), several in two sizes. The range includes blemish products (Drying Lotion, Drying Patch, Deep Blemish Solution), lip masks, deodorants and a £43 vitamin C serum at the top. For persistent or painful acne, a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist is the right place to start. The Rose Lip Balm contains sweet almond oil and shea butter, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Starface for another fun, low-cost approach to spots, with pimple patches. The Ordinary for other skincare at similar prices.

Medik8

A British, B Corp certified skincare brand known for its vitamin A (retinal) serums and results-driven, simple routines.

At Space NK: 70 products, from £9 to £235 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says brothers Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, both UK scientists, founded Medik8 in 2009, and the first product was made in a tiny lab at the back of their father's pharmacy. The brand aims to simplify routines and deliver visible results, built on a routine philosophy it calls CSA, with reliable ingredients such as vitamin C. Space NK says every product is vegan and cruelty free, and that the brand is B Corp certified.

The best sellers:

• Exo-PDRN Prismatic+, £79. A serum with vegan PDRN, exosomes and a growth factor protein, designed to refresh tired-looking skin, strengthen the barrier and reduce the look of redness. Rated 4.8 from 1,315 reviews.
• Nighttime Reset Kit, £89.50. A starter set: Crystal Retinal 3 serum, a retinal eye cream and a small Advanced Night Restore.
• Niacinamide Peptides, £49. A serum with 10 per cent niacinamide, peptides and zinc, designed to reduce the look of blemishes and pores and balance oil. Rated 4.6 from 509 reviews.
• Advanced Night Restore, £62. A ceramide night cream with antioxidants, designed to support the barrier and plump fine lines, and to pair with vitamin A serums. Rated 4.8 from 3,041 reviews.
• Crystal Retinal 3, £50. A gentle beginner retinal (vitamin A) night serum with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, designed to target fine lines, dark spots and breakouts. The product page says it suits sensitive skin. Rated 4.7 from 4,281 reviews.
• Liquid Peptides Advanced MP, £82. A peptide serum for morning and night, designed to smooth expression lines and firm the skin, especially for mature skin. Rated 4.7 from 2,586 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants actives and a clear routine: blemish-prone skin (Niacinamide Peptides), people starting vitamin A (Crystal Retinal 3, or Crystal Retinal 1 for very sensitive skin), and mature skin (Liquid Peptides, Night Restore).

Good to know: The retinal 'ladder' goes 1, 3, 6, 10 and 20; Space NK's brand page suggests moving up every 8 to 12 weeks, easing in (twice a week at first) and wearing sunscreen the next morning. The retinal serums say to consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding, so send those questions to a GP or pharmacist. Advanced Night Restore is labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. Press & Glow is the lowest-priced item at £9; check the size (30ml, 200ml or 500ml).

Worth comparing: The Ordinary, for a customer who wants single actives at a much lower price.

Mimétique

A science-led skincare brand from a French cosmetic chemist, built around its SMR-C5 complex and focused on barrier care.

At Space NK: 10 products, from £38 to £100 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Mimétique began as a research project led by French cosmetic chemist Fabienne Sebaoun. After three years of skin analysis, the result was SMR-C5, an ingredient complex designed to mimic the skin's own make-up. Every product pairs it with actives such as hyaluronic acid or vitamin C, and Space NK says it's backed by dermatologists and suits all skin types and ages.

The best sellers:

• Skin Restore Crème Visage, £66. A moisturiser with 25 per cent active ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and squalane, designed to plump, firm and hydrate and to strengthen the skin barrier. For all skin types, especially dry. Space NK singles it out as a standout. Rated 4.1 from 34 reviews.
• Skin Revive Serum, £76. A serum with niacinamide, oat extract, hyaluronic acid and a form of vitamin C, designed to smooth, lift and brighten.
• Skin Cloud Baume Demaquillant, £38. A balm cleanser with squalane, grape and plum oils and soothing bisabolol that turns from balm to oil to milk, and is designed to shift waterproof makeup.
• Skin Booster Huile Visage, £55. A face oil with bakuchiol, plum, grape and almond oils, designed to even tone and soften the look of fine lines without irritation.
• Skin Restore + Rich Face Cream, £69. A richer version with ceramides and two types of hyaluronic acid, for normal to dry skin.
• Ctrl Eye Cream, £43. A reformulated eye cream designed to reduce the look of puffiness and dark circles, and to sit under makeup without pilling.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with dry, dehydrated or easily upset skin who want a short, science-backed routine, and anyone who needs fragrance-free products.

Good to know: The main products (the Crème Visage, Serum, Cleansing Balm and Face Oil) are badged fragrance free, vegan, cruelty free, and paraben, silicone and sulphate free, and are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, but pregnancy questions still go to a midwife, GP or pharmacist. The Skin 360 Starter Kit (£49) has minis of the cleanser, cream, serum and eye cream, a good way to try the range. There's an SPF50 face fluid (£45) that can go over makeup. The Crème Visage, Face Oil and Eye Cream contain sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Augustinus Bader, another brand built on a signature scientific complex. Medik8 for a broader, science-led range at more price points.

Murad

One of the first doctor-led skincare brands, combining clinical science with a wellness view of skin, and retinoid ranges among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 36 products, from £19.50 to £105 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Dr. Howard Murad, a board certified dermatologist and pharmacist, founded the brand in 1989. His philosophy is that "skincare is healthcare and selfcare", and he identified stress as a key skin issue back in the 1990s. Space NK calls retinol the gold standard of anti-ageing ingredients and names the Retinol Youth Renewal Serum (£92) as one of its go-to products.

The best sellers:

• Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment, £79. A night-time body cream with encapsulated retinal (a form of vitamin A), shea butter and squalane, designed to firm and smooth crepey skin and the look of stretch marks. Use sunscreen by day.
• AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, £37. A two to three times a week cleanser with salicylic, lactic and glycolic acids plus jojoba beads, designed to exfoliate for clearer, smoother skin.
• Vita-C Glycolic Serum, £88. A fragrance-free vitamin C serum with glycolic acid, designed to brighten and even tone. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive. Rated 4.4 from 73 reviews.
• Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment, £105. An encapsulated retinal night treatment designed to firm sagging skin on the face, neck and jaw and smooth deep wrinkles. The product page says encapsulation keeps it gentle.
• City Skin Age Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 50, £69. A 100 per cent mineral sunscreen with a colour-correcting finish and no ashy residue, designed to protect against UV, pollution, blue light and infrared.
• Clarifying Body Spray, £48. A 360° spray with salicylic and glycolic acids for breakouts on the back and shoulders. Labelled vegan and cruelty free. The label says "Flammable liquid, Class 3" and "Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help right away."

Who to suggest it to: someone ready for a retinoid, or someone with lines, loss of firmness, dullness or breakout-prone skin.

Good to know: The featured Retinal ReSculpt products and the Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum contain retinoids, so the directions say to wear sunscreen by day and cut back if skin gets sensitive. Pregnancy questions about retinoids go to a GP or pharmacist. The ReSculpt Body and Overnight Treatments contain shea butter and the City Skin SPF contains argan oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. Anything about acne as a medical condition goes to a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist.

Worth comparing: Paula's Choice, another science-led brand with retinoids, exfoliating acids and vitamin C, at lower prices.

MZ Skin

Luxury, science-led skincare from a London doctor known as "The Eye Doctor", with an LED mask and eye treatments among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 33 products, from £18 to £750 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says MZ Skin was founded in London in 2016 by Dr. Maryam Zamani, widely known as "The Eye Doctor", with sought-after surgical and non-surgical cosmetic techniques. After 15 years of clinical experience, she created a skincare line to reflect the work she does in her clinic, mixing science-led formulas with a holistic approach.

The best sellers:

• The Icons Edit, £125. A set of five best sellers, including an AHA cleanser and mask, a 10 per cent vitamin C serum and the Soothe & Smooth eye cream.
• LED 2.0 LightMAX Supercharged LED Mask, £750. A portable LED face mask using red, near-infrared and blue light, which the product page says is designed to brighten, plump and calm skin and help with pigmentation and fine lines.
• Bio Placenta Eye Cream, £180. An eye cream with peptides, the brand's M5Rx complex and bakuchiol, aimed at fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.
• The Rich Moisturiser, £165. A hydrating moisturiser with several weights of hyaluronic acid, designed to plump and firm and to help with the look of fine lines. Labelled vegan. Rated 4.7 from 113 reviews.
• Radiance & Renewal Instant Clarity Refining Mask, £138. A twice-weekly mask with an 8.5 per cent fruit acid complex, designed to exfoliate, brighten and refine pores.
• Soothe & Smooth Hyaluronic Brightening Eye Complex, £120. A peptide eye cream designed to firm and help with dark circles and fine lines. Rated 4.6 from 131 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Customers ready to invest in a premium routine, especially for fine lines, firmness and the eye area, and anyone curious about at-home LED.

Good to know: The Rich Moisturiser, the Radiance & Renewal mask and the Soothe & Smooth eye complex are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, but pregnancy questions still go to a midwife, GP or pharmacist. The LED mask's safety warning says not to use it if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication that causes light sensitivity, or with a photosensitive disorder, so send those customers to a GP or pharmacist. Both eye creams contain shea butter, and Soothe & Smooth also contains cacay nut oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. For acne or other skin conditions, point customers to a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist before a device.

Worth comparing: Dr. Barbara Sturm or 111SKIN, both luxury skincare lines created by doctors who work in aesthetics.

NATURIUM

Affordable, active-led skin and bodycare, with its Glow Getter body range and acid body washes among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 55 products, from £8.40 to £91 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Naturium was founded in 2020 by Susan Yara, who from 2013 ran a YouTube channel, Mixed Makeup, teaching people about skincare ingredients. The brand mixes botanicals with strong actives at approachable prices, and niacinamide is its "superstar ingredient". Space NK's page says it was later acquired by e.l.f. Beauty, and that it's sold exclusively at Space NK in the UK.

The best sellers:

• Barrier Bounce Bi-Phase Mist, £24. A two-layer face mist (shake first) with ceramides, urea and squalane, designed to hydrate dry skin and support the skin barrier.
• The Glow Getter Body Scrub, £22. A sugar scrub with coconut, rosehip and jojoba oils and squalane, in the signature vanilla coconut scent.
• The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash, £19. An oil that turns to a milky foam, made with 50 per cent glycerin, designed to cleanse without stripping. Rated 4.6 from 1,690 reviews.
• The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter, £22. Botanical oils, shea butter, squalane and plant peptides, with a light vanilla and coconut scent, non-greasy. Rated 4.4 from 589 reviews.
• The Glow Getter Body Oil, £28. Sea buckthorn, jojoba, olive and rosehip oils, designed to absorb fast and give a glow.
• Bio-Lipid Body Lotion, £18. A fragrance free lotion for dry skin, with shea butter, omega fatty acids and B vitamins. Rated 4.6 from 899 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants results-focused skincare without the price tag. The acid body washes (£19 each) are a clever way in: The Smoother (glycolic, for rough, bumpy skin), The Perfector (salicylic, for clogged pores, fragrance free) and The Energizer (mandelic, pitched at body odour).

Good to know: The Glow Getter butter and oil carry Space NK's cruelty free, paraben free and vegan badges and are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, but pregnancy questions still go to a midwife, GP or pharmacist. The Smoother's label warns it "may increase skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn", and says to use sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure "for a week afterwards". The Glowing Body Kit (£8.40) is the lowest-priced item. The Glow Getter Body Butter and Bio-Lipid Body Lotion contain shea butter, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: The INKEY List and The Ordinary, both affordable, ingredient-led skincare. BYOMA, another affordable brand built around the skin barrier.

Neogen

A small, affordable skincare range (sold as Neogen Dermalogy) built around exfoliating toner pads, ferment essences and targeted serums.

At Space NK: 8 products, from £19 to £33 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Green Tea Moist PHA Toner Pads, £28. Double-sided cotton pads (a gauze side and an embossed side) with gentle exfoliating acids and green tea, used two or three times a week. Pitched at all skin types, especially dry and sensitive.
• Real Bakuchiol Firming Serum, £33. Bakuchiol (which the product page calls a natural anti-ageing agent and "phyto-retinol"), peptides and vitamin C, designed to improve firmness and texture. The product page says it especially suits mature, sensitive skin.
• Real Fresh Foam Green Tea Cleanser, £19. A water-based foaming cleanser with fermented green tea and papaya, designed to clean without stripping. For all skin types, including dry, sensitive and breakout-prone.
• Real Ferment Micro Essence, £33. A hydrating toning essence made with a bio-fermented complex, patted in after cleansing, morning and evening.
• Real Niacinamide 15% Serum, £33. A high-strength niacinamide serum with zinc and ferulic acid, aimed at blemishes, oiliness and uneven tone.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants to try exfoliating pads or a targeted serum at a friendlier price, or who likes a layered routine of toner, essence and serum.

Good to know: Space NK's brand page for Neogen had no brand story on 29 September 2026. There's also a Lemon Bright PHA pad (£28) for dullness and a Real Vitamin C Serum (£33); its directions say to put sunscreen on top of it before sun exposure. Reviews are still few, so ratings are based on a handful of customers.

Worth comparing: The INKEY List or The Ordinary, for other good-value, ingredient-led serums.

NIOD

A science-first skincare brand whose best sellers include copper peptide serums, antioxidant mists and an eye concentrate.

At Space NK: 12 products, from £1.80 to £85 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK's brand page describes NIOD as having one commitment: to be "at the very edge of science", using the latest technology to optimise skin health regardless of brands or trends. The product copy is technical, so expect customers who've done their research.

The best sellers:

• Fractionated Eye-Contour Concentrate, £59. An eye serum with 52 per cent active complexes, including peptides, designed to soften fine lines and crow's feet, firm, brighten the look of dark circles and reduce puffiness. Rated 4.7 from 992 reviews.
• Copper Amino Isolate Serum 3 1:1, £78. A bright blue serum with 1 per cent copper peptides plus other peptides, designed to improve texture, radiance and firmness and soften fine lines. Used morning and night. Rated 4.6 from 1,091 reviews.
• Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%, £78. A night gel with an oil-friendly form of copper peptides, squalane and vetiver, designed to plump and hydrate. Rated 4.7 from 1,103 reviews.
• Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex, £52. A hydrating serum built on 15 hyaluronic technologies, designed to hydrate at several levels and plump the skin. Rated 4.7 from 809 reviews.
• Modulating Glucosides, £24. A light soothing serum with golden eye grass, designed to calm the look of irritation and redness and strengthen the skin barrier. Rated 4.7 from 353 reviews.
• Superoxide Dismutase 3 Enzyme Mist, £23. An antioxidant face mist designed to defend skin against pollution and UV-related stress. Rated 4.7 from 601 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Skincare enthusiasts who read ingredient lists and want advanced actives, especially for fine lines, firmness, dehydration or redness. Modulating Glucosides and the mist are the lowest-priced ways in.

Good to know: The skincare best sellers are well reviewed, most by hundreds of customers. Hydration Vaccine (£74) is a light sealing moisturiser, Neck Elasticity Catalyst (£85) targets the neck and jawline, and Survival 30 (£27) is the brand's SPF. The £1.80 Stainless Steel Spoon helps scoop products hygienically from jars. Several serums come in 15ml and 30ml, so check the size.

Worth comparing: The Ordinary and Medik8, other active-ingredient skincare brands on Space NK's list.

Patchology

A brand of quick, targeted skin treatments whose best sellers are mostly hydrogel eye patches.

At Space NK: 70 products, from £3.20 to £27.20 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK's brand page says little about Patchology's history. It praises the brand's "no-nonsense, targeted skin treatments" designed to work quickly, and says its Perfect Weekend FlashMasque Trio set suits a busy schedule.

The best sellers:

• Cool Crush Hydrogel Eye Patches, £15, also listed at £4 (check the size in store). Cooling gel patches with peptides, cucumber and arnica, designed to depuff and hydrate under the eyes in five minutes. The brand suggests chilling them in the fridge first.
• Hydration 101 Hydrating & Cooling Skincare Kit, £18. One pair of eye patches, a lip gel and a hydrogel face mask, with bakuchiol (the brand calls it a retinol alternative), peptides and cloudberry. Best for normal to dry skin.
• FlashPatch Illuminating Eye Gels, single pair, £3.20. Green tea, vitamin C and mulberry, designed to brighten the look of dark circles, with light-catching minerals for an instant glow. Badged vegan and cruelty free. Rated 4.6 from 180 reviews.
• FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels, single pair, £3.20. Caffeine, collagen and centella asiatica, designed to reduce puffiness and dark circles. Rated 4.7 from 435 reviews.
• Serve Chilled On Ice Firming Eye Gels, £3.20 single or £12 for five pairs. Bakuchiol, nine peptides and cloudberry, designed to firm and smooth fine lines. Rated 4.7 from 219 reviews for the five-pack.
• Eye Want Cake Smoothing & Hydrating Eye Patches, £12 for five. A limited edition with a vanilla cupcake scent and sprinkle design, with marshmallow root to smooth and sugarcane to hydrate. Rated 4.8 from 122 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone wanting a quick fix before a night out or after a late one, people who travel, and gift buyers. The £3.20 single pairs are an easy first try.

Good to know: Most patches work in five minutes: place on clean, dry skin under the eyes, remove, then massage in the leftover serum. Several are badged vegan, cruelty free and paraben free. Beyond eyes, the range covers lip gels, sheet and hydrogel face masks, a neck and décolleté treatment, and foot treatments such as the PoshPeel Pedi Cure (£16). The Project: Undereye sampler (£15) has five different pairs to try.

Worth comparing: Good Day by Patchology, a separate listing on Space NK's brand list, and Dr. Jart+, whose best sellers also include face masks and eye patches.

Paula's Choice

An ingredients-first skincare brand whose best sellers include peptide moisturisers and salicylic acid exfoliants such as the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.

At Space NK: 53 products, from £14.70 to £67 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Paula Begoun founded the brand in 1995, having already published over 20 bestselling books that cut through beauty jargon. After years of struggling with her own skin, including eczema, she made her own products. The brand is built on research, clinical testing and avoiding irritating or unnecessary ingredients. Space NK says it's perfect for "tricky" skin and stocks the full range.

The best sellers:

• Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Intensive Moisturiser, £49. A rich but non-greasy cream with peptides, designed for dry skin that struggles to hold on to moisture. Rated 4.7 from 767 reviews. The lighter, oil-free gel version (£49) suits all skin types.
• 1% BHA Gentle Exfoliating Gel Toner, £35. A gentle salicylic acid toner with prebiotics, designed to unclog pores, smooth texture and calm redness. Described as suitable for first-time users and sensitive or rosacea-prone skin. Rated 4.7 from 970 reviews.
• CellularYouth Longevity Serum, £65. An anti-ageing serum with taurine, exosomes and peptides, designed to smooth lines, fade dark spots and firm. Rated 4.4 from 947 reviews.
• Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, £36 (sold in three sizes; check which). A leave-on salicylic acid exfoliant for blackheads, breakouts, enlarged-looking pores and dullness. Start every other day, then build up to twice a day. Rated 4.5 from 3,106 reviews.
• 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, £44. A lightweight serum with azelaic and salicylic acids, designed for redness, blemishes and dark spots. Rated 4.4 from 304 reviews.
• Pro-Collagen Peptide Firming Eye Serum, £42. A fragrance-free eye gel with a cooling metal tip, designed for puffiness, fine lines and crow's feet. Rated 4.6 from 621 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: oily, breakout-prone or congested skin (the BHA exfoliants), redness (azelaic acid), and anyone wanting targeted actives (many are badged fragrance free; check each). There are retinoid face treatments too (£63 to £67).

Good to know: Space NK says the brand is cruelty-free and has never tested on animals. The 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Azelaic Acid Booster and Resist Hydrating Fluid SPF50 (£39) are labelled vegan, fragrance free and suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site; any pregnancy question still goes to a pharmacist or GP. The brand says to follow its exfoliants and treatments with SPF 30 or higher in the daytime.

Worth comparing: Drunk Elephant and Murad, which are also active-ingredient brands with vitamin C, exfoliating acids and firming creams.

Prequel

A dermatologist-developed US brand of gentle, fragrance-free basics, with sensitive and reactive skin in mind.

At Space NK: 9 products, from £19 to £30 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Prequel was founded in the United States in 2023 by board-certified dermatologist Dr Samantha Ellis, after years of seeing how skin concerns affect people's confidence. Its "BASIC +" idea is to upgrade everyday essentials with careful formulas and nice textures. Space NK says it's for people living with conditions such as acne or rosacea, or wary of trying new skincare.

The best sellers:

• Multi-Quench Hydration Mist, £20. A face mist with polyglutamic acid, niacinamide and aloe, designed to give 24-hour hydration, over or under makeup.
• Pre-Gleanse Cleansing Oil, £22. The first step of a double cleanse. It lifts waterproof makeup and SPF, then rinses off clean, with cica and rice bran oil. The brand says it's non-comedogenic and suits acne-prone and sensitive skin. Rated 4.5 from 314 reviews.
• Gleanser, £20. The second cleanse, for face and body, made with 50 per cent glycerin, oat and aloe, designed not to strip. Especially for dry or easily upset skin. Rated 4.5 from 1,106 reviews.
• Half & Half Fluid Moisturizer, £28. A light liquid moisturiser with ceramides and peptides. Use it alone on oily skin, or under a cream on dry skin. Rated 4.6 from 639 reviews.
• AM/PM Modern Moisturizer, £20. A mid-weight everyday cream with ceramides and a ferment-peptide complex, designed to strengthen the skin barrier. Rated 4.5 from 170 reviews.
• Universal Skin Solution Dermal Spray, £19. A hypochlorous acid mist for face and body, designed to calm reactive skin and target breakout-causing bacteria, handy after the gym.

Who to suggest it to: Sensitive, reactive or easily irritated skin, and anyone who wants a simple routine with everything at £30 or under. Dry skin: the Plumping Hydration Serum (£30, rated 4.6 from 664 reviews). Redness: Redness Reform Soothing Serum (£22).

Good to know: Eight of the nine products carry Space NK's fragrance free and paraben free badges (the Hydration Mist shows none), and most are marked vegan. Several are described as hypoallergenic and allergy-tested. The Multi-Acid Milk Peel (£25) is a 15 per cent acid exfoliant, and the brand says to use it a few times a week. Space NK's page talks about eczema, rosacea and acne: a customer with a diagnosed condition should get advice from a GP or dermatologist.

Worth comparing: Dr Sam's, another dermatologist-founded line of straightforward essentials. BYOMA, for skincare built around the skin barrier at £25 or under.

Skin Rocks

Science-based skincare from the skincare expert Caroline Hirons, with retinoid serums, a Hyperpigmentation Serum and refills among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 40 products, from £15 to £211 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Caroline Hirons launched Skin Rocks after 25 years in the beauty industry, having built an audience on trust and transparency. The formulas are clinically tested and were retested to work for all skin types and tones. Its aim is to "make skincare make sense".

The best sellers:

• The Eye Cream, £70, and Refill, £65. A fragrance-free eye cream with hyaluronic acid, peptides and a soft-focus diamond powder. The brand says it's designed to reduce the look of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.
• The Moisturiser, £63. A light, whipped moisturiser for day and night, with pro-vitamin D3 and antioxidants, designed to protect the skin barrier and calm redness. Rated 4.3 from 199 reviews. Space NK badges it fragrance free, but its description mentions a light scent, and a separate Fragrance Free version costs the same.
• Retinoid 3, £90, and Refill, £85. A retinal serum for experienced vitamin A users, especially mature or congested skin. Designed to target dark marks, breakouts, fine lines and texture. Retinoid 1 and 2 are also sold.
• The Hyperpigmentation Serum, £90, and Refill, £85. A fragrance-free serum with a turmeric-based antioxidant, vitamin C, peptides and niacinamide, designed to fade dark spots and red marks, including those left by breakouts. Rated 4.2 from 58 reviews.
• The Cream Cleanser, £35. A gentle cream cleanser with amino acids, jojoba oil and squalane, for morning or evening, first or second cleanse. Rated 4.2 from 295 reviews.
• The Support Oil, £65. A fragrance-free face oil for skin that needs extra comfort, designed to reduce moisture loss and redness. Rated 4.7 from 112 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: customers who want clear, no-nonsense guidance and an active routine, people concerned about dark spots, breakouts or fine lines, and beginners (the AM and PM Routine sets are a ready-made starting point).

Good to know: refills cost less than the full product, and many products come in fragrance-free versions. The Moisturiser and The Support Oil are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site; the retinoid serums are not labelled that way, and anyone pregnant should check with a pharmacist or GP before starting vitamin A. The Moisturiser, Cream Cleanser and Support Oil list macadamia-derived ingredients, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Augustinus Bader for a luxury, science-led routine at a higher price. Purito Seoul for lower-priced actives (£13 to £23).

SkinCeuticals

An advanced, clinical skincare brand renowned for antioxidant research, with the C E Ferulic vitamin C serum as its top seller.

At Space NK: 49 products, from £18 to £175 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says SkinCeuticals was founded in 1994 after Dr Sheldon Pinnell's research into antioxidants. He identified and patented the conditions needed for vitamin C to work in skin, known as the Duke Patent Parameters. The brand is now part of L'Oréal Groupe and focuses on high-potency, tested formulas for concerns from fine lines and dullness to pigmentation. Space NK says it also suits people keeping up results between professional treatments.

The best sellers:

• C E Ferulic, £169. The top seller: 15 per cent pure vitamin C, 1 per cent vitamin E and 0.5 per cent ferulic acid, an antioxidant serum designed to defend against environmental ageing and brighten. Four or five drops each morning, then sunscreen. Fragrance free. Rated 4.5 from 1,230 reviews.
• P-TIOX Serum, £135. A peptide serum with PHA and niacinamide, aimed at expression lines, texture and pores. Described as suitable for all skin types, including sensitive. Rated 4.6 from 322 reviews.
• Phloretin CF Serum, £169. A morning antioxidant serum with phloretin, vitamin C and ferulic acid, pitched at uneven tone and dark spots. Rated 4.6 from 471 reviews.
• HA Intensifier Multi Glycan, £120. A hyaluronic acid serum designed to plump and hydrate for up to 24 hours. Fragrance free. Rated 4.8 from 406 reviews.
• Silymarin CF, £169. The vitamin C serum for oily and blemish-prone skin, with salicylic acid and milk thistle, designed to control shine. Rated 4.6 from 568 reviews.
• Advanced RGN-6, £160. A barrier-supporting cream with niacinamide and ceramides, described as suitable for sensitive skin and for use after professional treatments. Rated 4.6 from 189 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone ready to invest in a serious, results-focused routine, particularly for signs of ageing, dullness or uneven tone. The routine logic is simple: a vitamin C serum in the morning, a targeted serum, then sunscreen.

Good to know: The main question is "which vitamin C?": C E Ferulic, the top seller (tagged for oily skin on the site), Phloretin CF for dark spots, Silymarin CF for oily, blemish-prone skin. Sunscreens start at £50. Space NK's brand page also mentions SkinCeuticals professional treatments at Space NK Battersea. Anyone with a skin condition, or who's pregnant, should check with a GP or pharmacist.

Worth comparing: Dr Dennis Gross and Medik8, two more science-led brands with vitamin C serums.

Starface

Colourful star-shaped pimple patches that make spots something to wear, not hide, plus a £6 lip balm that tops its best sellers.

At Space NK: 17 products, from £6 to £13 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Starface was launched in 2019 by Brian Bordainick and Julie Schott, on a mission to normalise breakouts and help people embrace their skin. Its decorative pimple patches were a first of their kind. It mixes ingredients such as salicylic acid with playful designs to make caring for skin a bit more fun.

The best sellers:

• Star Balm, £6. The top seller: a flavoured lip balm with shea butter, cocoa butter and coconut oil, designed for up to eight hours of hydration. Recyclable packaging, in collectable flavours. Rated 4.6 from 239 reviews.
• Hydro-Stars Extra Small + Extra Cute 48 CT, £12. Forty-eight tiny 10mm hydrocolloid stars in six colours, for small or awkward spots. Dermatologist tested and described as safe for sensitive skin.
• Star Strips, £6. Eight nose strips with aloe vera and witch hazel, designed to lift blackheads, dirt and oil. Leave on for 15 minutes, once a week.
• Hydro-star + Sal Acid Compact Kit, £13. Stars with salicylic acid in a refillable blue compact, designed for deeper spots. Use 1 to 3 times a week. Rated 4.6 from 169 reviews.
• Starface Hydro-star Clear, £11. Invisible patches in classic and big sizes, 100 per cent hydrocolloid, designed to absorb fluid and flatten the look of a spot overnight. Rated 4.7 from 716 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with the odd spot who wants a quick, gentle option, and anyone who picks at spots, since the patches act as a physical reminder not to. The clear ones suit someone who wants discretion; the coloured ones suit someone who wants to have fun with it.

Good to know: Plain Hydro-Stars are pure hydrocolloid; the "+ Salicylic Acid" versions are for use 1 to 3 times a week. The brand says wear any patch overnight or for six hours or more, on clean, dry skin. Many packs are labelled vegan, cruelty free and fragrance free. Refills (£8.99) fit the Big Yellow compact. Everything is £13 or under. Persistent or painful acne is one for a pharmacist or GP, not a patch.

Worth comparing: Medicube's Zero Pore range, another affordable option for oily, breakout-prone skin.

Sunday Riley

Results-focused skincare that blends strong actives with botanicals, with the CEO vitamin C range and Good Genes among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 37 products, from £20.30 to £100 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the brand was founded in 2009 by Sunday Riley herself, using clinically proven ingredients balanced with botanicals for fast-acting formulas that aim not to irritate. It describes the brand as female-owned, B Corp certified, clean and cruelty free. Space NK picks the CEO cream for dull skin and the Good Genes glycolic treatment for fine lines.

The best sellers:

• Tidal Deep Hydration and Plumping Serum, £70. Five types of hyaluronic acid plus polyglutamic acid and a vegan lotus mucin, designed to plump and smooth. Rated 4.3 from 115 reviews.
• CEO 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum, £70. A vitamin C serum for combination and oily skin, designed to brighten, even tone and fade the look of dark spots. Fragrance free. Rated 4.5 from 2,183 reviews.
• CEO Vitamin C Rich Hydration Cream, £60. The vitamin C moisturiser, with lime pearl to refine, for dry or balanced skin. Rated 4.5 from 1,020 reviews.
• Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment, £100. An exfoliating serum, with lactic acid and liquorice, designed to brighten, smooth and plump the look of fine lines. For all skin types; sensitive skin can use it as a 15-minute rinse-off mask. There's a cheaper Glycolic version at £42.
• CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil, £68. A glow-boosting oil for dry and balanced skin, with vitamin C, turmeric and ginger. Rated 4.5 from 1,220 reviews.
• Autocorrect Brightening and Depuffing Eye Contour Cream, £60. Caffeine, horse chestnut and ginseng, designed to reduce the look of puffiness and dark circles. Rated 4.5 from 1,598 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone happy to use actives: dull skin (CEO), uneven texture (Good Genes), fine lines (the retinoids). The Juno face oil (£27) and the kits are cheaper ways in.

Good to know: The CEO products and Autocorrect are badged cruelty free and fragrance free, and labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. The retinoid products (Luna Sleeping Night Oil, £45, and A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum, £100) aren't, so send pregnancy questions to a pharmacist or GP. The brand tells new retinoid users to start slowly, two nights on and two off. Two fragrance free badges don't match the ingredients: Luna lists chamomile and blue tansy oils, and CEO Afterglow cream lists neroli oil. Gift kits start at £20.30.

Worth comparing: Drunk Elephant, another active-led brand designed for every skin type. Medik8, for customers who want vitamin C and retinoid skincare.

The INKEY List

An affordable, ingredient-led skincare brand built on explaining what's in your products.

At Space NK: 50 products, from £9 to £38 (29 September 2026).

The story: The INKEY List was founded in 2018 by Colette Laxton and Mark Curry, and Space NK says it puts knowledge at the core of everything it does. It set out to make skincare easier to understand by breaking down ingredients, at an affordable price. It began with skincare for all skin types and concerns, from dry skin to hyperpigmentation, and has since moved into haircare and bodycare. Space NK says every product is cruelty free.

The best sellers:

• Bio-active Ceramide Neck Stick, £15. A solid, gua sha-inspired stick for the neck and décolletage with a ceramide, designed to firm and smooth the look of the skin. Rated 4.6 from 198 reviews.
• Bio-active Ceramide Eye Cream, £15. A light but rich eye cream with ceramides and peptides, designed to smooth fine lines and firm the eye area. It lists chestnut seed extract, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP. Rated 4.8 from 294 reviews.
• Hydrocolloid Invisible Pimple Patches, £9. Thin, matte patches with salicylic acid, succinic acid and ectoin, worn for four hours or overnight to flatten the look of a spot.
• Bio-Active Ceramide Repairing and Plumping Moisturiser, £20. A fragrance-free moisturiser with ceramides and shea butter, designed to strengthen the skin barrier and blur fine lines. For all skin types, including sensitive. Rated 4.8 from 806 reviews.
• Oat Balm Cleanser, £15. A balm cleanser with oat kernel oil that melts off makeup (including waterproof) and SPF, and doubles as a 10-minute mask. For all skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone. Its first ingredient is sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP.
• Hyaluronic Acid Serum, £21. A fast-absorbing hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid and peptides, best on damp skin. Rated 4.7 from 975 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Space NK says it's for anyone who wants to build a routine but isn't sure where to start, from beginners to skincare obsessives.

Good to know: Several products are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, including the Ceramide Moisturiser, the Azelaic Acid Serum (£16) and the Caffeine Eye Cream (£12). Check pregnancy questions with a pharmacist or GP. The brand says not to use azelaic acid on the same day as acids or retinoids. The Advanced Retinal Serum (£18) is described as ideal for experienced retinoid users.

Worth comparing: The Ordinary and Paula's Choice for ingredient-led skincare, or Facile for a small, simple dermatologist range.

The Ordinary

Straightforward, science-backed and very affordable skincare, with simple formulas named after their key ingredients.

At Space NK: 87 products, from £5.25 to £28.90 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Brandon Truaxe founded The Ordinary in Toronto, Canada, and it disrupted the industry when it launched in 2016 with minimalist one- or two-ingredient formulas in plain packaging. Its philosophy is 'Clinical Formulations with Integrity'. Space NK says it keeps prices low with streamlined formulas and minimal packaging, and suits all ages, from teens to adults wanting a targeted routine.

The best sellers:

• Lacto-PDRN 4% + B9 Eye Cream, £8.70. A light gel-cream with a vegan PDRN and vitamin B9, designed to firm and smooth the eye area. Ophthalmologist tested and described as suitable for sensitive eyes. Rated 4.8 from 161 reviews.
• Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum, £8.30. A light daily serum designed to de-puff, brighten and firm tired-looking skin. Rated 4.8 from 153 reviews. It contains ethyl macadamiate (from macadamia), so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP.
• Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, £11.90. An acid toner for the evening, designed to smooth texture and brighten dullness, for oily, combination and dull skin. It can also go on the scalp. Rated 4.6 from 1,779 reviews.
• Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density, £21.90. A leave-in scalp serum with caffeine and peptides, designed for fuller-looking hair. Rated 4.4 from 1,405 reviews.
• Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, £15.50. A hydrating serum with five forms of hyaluronic acid, ceramides and vitamin B5, for all skin types, especially dry. Rated 4.5 from 2,169 reviews.
• Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, £9. A water-based serum designed to reduce shine, visible pores and blemishes, especially for oily skin. Rated 4.4 from 3,687 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Skincare beginners, students on a budget, and anyone who knows exactly which ingredient they want. Space NK says it suits sensitive, oily, acne-prone, mature, dry and combination skin. The Squalane Cleanser (£14.90) is described as especially soothing for dry and sensitive skin; it also lists ethyl macadamiate.

Good to know: The Glycolic Acid Toner, Hyaluronic Acid serum and Niacinamide serum are labelled vegan, cruelty free, fragrance free and oil free. The brand says to use the Glycolic Acid Toner in the evening, follow with SPF in the day, and not use it on sensitive, peeling or compromised skin. Pregnancy questions about retinal products such as the Retinal 0.2% Emulsion (£15.20) go to a GP or pharmacist, as do questions about hair loss.

Worth comparing: Medik8, for a customer ready to spend more on retinal and peptide formulas.

Tula

Probiotic skincare founded by a doctor, with a cooling Rose Glow & Get It eye balm that Space NK names as a favourite.

At Space NK: 21 products, from £14 to £49 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Tula was founded in 2014 by Dr. Roshini Raj, after 20 years of studying probiotics and realising they affect not just how people feel but how their skin looks. Every formula uses probiotics and superfoods, and the name means "balance" in Sanskrit. The brand aims to support the skin's microbiome and barrier.

The best sellers:

• Protect + Plump Firming & Hydrating Moisturizer, £28 (was £56). A daily moisturiser with goji berry prebiotics, peptides and ceramides, designed to help with the look of fine lines and firmness. For all skin types, non-comedogenic. Its ingredients include an argan kernel oil ferment, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP.
• Filter Primer Blurring & Moisturizing Primer, £16.50 (was £33). A moisturising primer in sheer tints that blurs and gives a glowy base for makeup, with chia seed and probiotic extracts. Fragrance free and labelled vegan.
• Secret Solution Pro-Glycolic 10% Resurfacing Toner, £20 (was £40). An alcohol-free exfoliating toner with glycolic acid, blueberry, snow mushroom and hyaluronic acid, swiped on with a cotton pad. Fragrance free.
• Wrinkle Treatment Drops Retinol Alternative Serum, £29 (was £58). A serum using bakuchiol, alfalfa sprouts and stevia as plant-based retinol alternatives, which the brand says is safe for sensitive skin. Fragrance free, labelled vegan.
• Bright Start Vitamin C Antioxidant Brightening Moisturizer, £24.50 (was £49). A light gel-cream with butterfly ginger and probiotic extracts, aimed at dullness and dark marks. Labelled vegan.
• Glow & Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm, £26. A cooling eye balm stick with caffeine, hyaluronic acid, blueberry and aloe water, applied over or under makeup through the day. The Rose version is £14 (was £28) and the champagne-tinted Gold version is £14.50 (was £29).

Who to suggest it to: Customers who want gentle, easy skincare, especially for tired-looking eyes, dullness or sensitive skin. The Rose and Gold eye balms (£14 and £14.50 on 29 September 2026) are a low-cost way to try the brand.

Good to know: Much of the range was reduced to half price on 29 September 2026, so check the price on the day. Most best sellers are labelled cruelty free, and several are labelled fragrance free and vegan. The "retinol alternative" products use plant ingredients, not retinol.

Worth comparing: Youth To The People, another superfood-based skincare brand. Biossance, which also has a probiotic gel moisturiser, for customers focused on hydration.

03Skincare: Luxury and Spa

The prestige end of skincare: facialists, spas and the brands customers treat themselves with. 16 brands.

111SKIN

A surgeon-founded luxury skincare brand, whose best sellers at Space NK are mostly treatment masks and eye masks.

At Space NK: 45 products, from £21 to £655 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says 111SKIN is "the brainchild of Dr. Yannis Alexandrides", a practising surgeon who wanted skincare to complement his aesthetic work. The brand's story is that it began when he worked with scientists on a formula to protect astronauts' skin, which became its Dramatic Healing Serum. It started at Harrods in 2012. Space NK singles out its antioxidant NAC Y2 complex.

The best sellers:

• Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask, £90. Under-eye masks you leave on for 20 minutes, designed to hydrate and brighten the eye area and soften the look of fine lines. Contains hyaluronic acid, peptides, retinol and vitamins. For all skin types, and for dark circles, fine lines and dark spots. Rated 4.7 from 107 reviews.
• Cryo De-Puffing Eye Mask, £85. A cooling hydrogel eye mask with peptides, seaweed and vitamin E, worn for 20 minutes and designed to reduce the look of puffiness and dark circles.
• Eye Lift Gel NAC Y2, £150. An eye gel with the brand's NAC Y2 complex, caffeine and Argireline, designed to lift, brighten and sculpt the eye area. For all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 89 reviews.
• Y Theorem Bio Cellulose Facial Mask, £105. A full-face mask made of bio-cellulose that sits like a second skin, designed to soothe, soften and strengthen tired or stressed skin. Contains sea anemone, ectoin and NAC Y2. Aimed at dehydration, barrier support and dark spots.
• Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Mask, £105. A set of five hydrogel masks placed on specific areas of the face, designed to hydrate and give a lifted, firmer look. Contains goji glycopeptides and centella asiatica. Rated 4.8 from 89 reviews.
• Repair Serum NAC Y2, £260. A morning and evening serum with vitamin C, NAC, centella asiatica and pink rock rose, designed to plump, brighten and support the skin barrier. For all skin types, and redness and dehydration. Rated 4.5 from 149 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a luxury, science-led treat, especially for tired-looking eyes or skin before a big occasion.

Good to know: Several best sellers are badged cruelty free, fragrance free and paraben free. The £30 Repair Sunscreen SPF50+ and £21 Jet Setter Passport set are easier ways in. The Black Diamond Retinol Oil (£190) is for night use, starting once or twice a week, with SPF the next morning.

Worth comparing: Dr. Barbara Sturm and MZ SKIN by Dr. Maryam Zamani, two other doctor-founded luxury skincare brands on Space NK's list.

Augustinus Bader

Premium, science-led skincare built around the brand's own TFC8 complex, and The Cream and The Rich Cream, which Space NK calls 'iconic'.

At Space NK: 57 products, from £20 to £435 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the brand was created in 2018 by Professor Augustinus Bader, a biomedical scientist, physician and stem cell researcher with more than 30 years of research behind him. It launched with two products, The Cream and The Rich Cream. Every product contains the Trigger Factor Complex, TFC8, which Space NK says is designed to support the skin's natural renewal processes.

The best sellers:

• The Overnight Restorative Cream, £290. A night cream. The brand says it's designed to revive tired-looking skin, top up hydration, calm visible redness and give a plumper, more lifted look by morning. Rated 4.9 from 145 reviews.
• The Sunscreen SPF50, £110. A lightweight face sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection, using antioxidant plant extracts such as pomegranate flower and Kakadu plum. For all skin types, including sensitive skin.
• The Rich Cream, £250. One of the two original creams: thick and nourishing, with argan, avocado and evening primrose oils. Made for normal to dry and more mature skin, and designed to support the skin barrier. Rated 4.2 from 1,237 reviews.
• The Rich Eye Cream, £170. A rich eye cream the brand says is designed to firm, de-puff and smooth fine lines around the eyes. Rated 4.8 from 369 reviews.
• The Cream, £250. The lighter original, with aloe vera and vitamins, suited to combination and oily skin. Its safety warning reads: "Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use."
• The Hydrogel Face Mask, £26. A sheet mask left on for 20 minutes, with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump. Rated 4.7 from 103 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: customers with dry, dehydrated or mature skin, or concerns about fine lines, firmness and redness, who are happy to spend on luxury. The masks and The Eye Patches at £20 suit someone who wants to try it first.

Good to know: most best sellers are labelled cruelty free and fragrance free, and many are vegan. Refills are available for several products. The Sunscreen SPF50 and The Hydrogel Face Mask are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, but the sunscreen's description mentions oils rich in vitamin A and The Cream contains vitamin A. The Cream and The Rich Cream also contain argan oil. Send pregnancy and nut-allergy questions to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Omorovicza, another prestige skincare brand built around a signature technology (its mineral-based Healing Concentrate). Skin Rocks, for a science-led routine at lower prices.

Elemis

A luxury British skincare brand whose best sellers are mostly from its Pro-Collagen range, including the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm.

At Space NK: 55 products, from £13 to £170 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK describes Elemis as combining "the spirit of an aromatherapist and a scientist's commitment to results", with 30 years of expertise and patented technology behind it. Space NK singles out the Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and the Superfood Facial Oil as award-winning formulas.

The best sellers:

• Pro-Collagen Future Restore Eye Serum, £95. A 15ml eye serum the brand says contains a world-first ingredient, designed to improve firmness, smoothness and brightness around the eyes.
• Pro-Collagen Body Cleansing Balm, £45. A shower balm that turns to milk and then foam, designed to cleanse without drying and hydrate for up to 24 hours. Scented with lavender, camomile and eucalyptus oils. Rated 4.9 from 67 reviews.
• Pro-Collagen Marine Body Cream, £70. A light body cream with a mimosa and rose scent, designed to improve the look of tone and elasticity, with up to 72 hours of hydration, the brand says. Rated 4.8 from 117 reviews.
• Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, £55. A rich balm that melts makeup, then turns milky with water, with elderberry and starflower oils and nine essential oils. It doubles as a 10-minute mask. For all skin types. Rated 4.9 from 3,688 reviews. Also comes in Black Cherry, Rose, Green Fig and Naked versions.
• Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30, £100. A light day cream with UVA and UVB protection, designed to soften fine lines and boost hydration without white streaks, the brand says. For all skin types, including sensitive. Rated 4.7 from 1,484 reviews.
• Superfood Midnight Facial, £49. A prebiotic night gel cream with cocoa butter, camu camu and banana flower, for tired, thirsty skin. Rated 4.7 from 1,982 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who enjoys a scented, pampering routine, particularly skin that's dry, dull or starting to lose firmness. Space NK lists the cleansing balm as suitable for all skin types, which makes it an easy first buy, and every Superfood product is £58 or less.

Good to know: Most face best sellers carry Space NK's cruelty free and paraben free badges, and several are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. The original Cleansing Balm contains beeswax, so it isn't vegan. Travel sizes and gift sets are plentiful. Most best sellers are scented, with fragrance or essential oils, so check the ingredient list for anyone who avoids fragrance. The Dynamic Resurfacing range advises avoiding UV exposure while using it. The Cleansing Balm, Marine Body Cream and Superfood Midnight Facial contain sweet almond oil, so send any nut-allergy question to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Emma Hardie, another brand built around a cleansing balm. Eve Lom, whose signature product is also a cleanser.

Emma Hardie

A UK facialist's skincare brand, built around the Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm and the "lines not circles" massage method.

At Space NK: 26 products, from £15 to £65 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK calls Emma Hardie one of the most accomplished holistic facialists in the UK, leading the holistic facialist movement here for three decades. Her Amazing Face range is a small capsule of multi-tasking daily products designed for all skin types, built to bring her clinic approach home. What sets the brand apart, Space NK says, is her "lines not circles" technique: short, downward strokes when you cleanse.

The best sellers:

• Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm, £52. A balm with grape seed and sweet almond oils, rose, jasmine, vitamin E and wild sea fennel that turns milky with a little warm water and melts away makeup. For all skin types, targeting dullness, dehydration and the look of fine lines. Rated 4.6 from 1,307 reviews.
• Vitamin C Brilliance Cleansing Balm, £52. A brightening version with vitamin C, cranberry seed oil and vitamin E, designed to even out tone and remove makeup and SPF. It comes with a dual-sided muslin and microfibre remover.
• Brilliance Facial Oil, £43. A lightweight oil with nine essential oils and plant oils like apricot, almond and olive, for dull or dehydrated skin. Vegan. Rated 4.1 from 150 reviews.
• Exfoliating Brightening Tonic, £32. A spray-on exfoliating toner that the brand says is gentle enough for sensitive skin, used on a cotton pad after cleansing.
• Midas Touch Revitalising Cream, £50. A moisturiser with hyaluronic acid and edelweiss stem cells, aimed at mature, dehydrated skin. Rated 4.1 from 173 reviews.
• Moringa Luxury Body Butter, £38. A rich body butter with shea and moringa, designed to hydrate and support the skin barrier.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants their evening cleanse to feel like a treat, customers with dull, tired or dehydrated skin, and makeup wearers who need something that lifts everything off gently. The Moringa balm is the obvious starting point for a first-timer.

Good to know: Most of the best sellers are badged cruelty free, paraben free and silicone free, and many are vegan. Several, including the Moringa Cleansing Balm, are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. The Moringa balm, Vitamin C balm, Brilliance Facial Oil and Exfoliating Tonic contain sweet almond oil, so send any nut-allergy question to a pharmacist or GP. There's a Protect and Prime SPF30 (£52) that doubles as a primer. The Iconic Duo (£45) pairs 50g of each cleansing balm, which makes an easy gift.

Worth comparing: Eve Lom, another cleanse-first luxury brand famous for its cleanser. Sarah Chapman, another leading facialist's range.

Eve Lom

A luxury skincare brand built around its original balm Cleanser and muslin cloths, with a wider range for every skin type.

At Space NK: 31 products, from £15 to £145 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the brand started with a first-of-its-kind balm Cleanser, a blend of four aromatic plant oils designed to remove makeup and encourage facial massage and gentle exfoliation, and it's still centred on that formula. It calls Eve Lom a "hybrid" of nature and innovation, and says it was one of the first brands on Space NK's shelves over 20 years ago. The range now includes Time Retreat, which uses encapsulated retinol.

The best sellers:

• Renewal Intensive Treatment, £120. A cream and mask in one, left on for at least 15 minutes or overnight. It has white truffle extract and a botanical blend, and is designed to target fine lines and dullness and calm redness.
• Time Retreat Smoothing Eye Complex+ Peptide Infusion, £70. An eye cream with peptides, oat kernel and milk thistle (the brand calls it a botanical retinol alternative), designed to smooth and brighten.
• Cleanser, £100 for 200ml (with two muslin cloths). The icon: a balm with clove, eucalyptus, hops and chamomile oils, designed to remove even stubborn makeup without stripping, and to exfoliate gently with the muslin cloths. Suits all skin types. Rated 4.2 from 1,670 reviews. Also in 100ml, 50ml and a £20 travel size.
• TLC Cream, £65. A rich cream with beeswax, calendula and arnica for dry, tight or mature skin. The brand says it soothes and helps reduce the look of redness.
• Muslin Cloths, £22. A pack of three 100 per cent cotton cloths, reusable and machine washable. The brand suggests night only for dry skin, twice a day for congested skin, and tepid water for sensitive skin.
• Foaming Cream Cleanser, £50. A cream that turns to foam, with enzymes, removing waterproof makeup without drying. Rated 4.5 from 740 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: someone who loves a cleansing ritual, wears a lot of makeup, or has dry or mature skin.

Good to know: The Foaming Cream Cleanser is labelled vegan, paraben free and sulphate free on Space NK's site, and the brand says it's free from carmine, lanolin and palm oil. The Cleanser and TLC Cream also carry a vegan label on the site, but their ingredient lists include lanolin (the Cleanser) and beeswax (the TLC Cream): the label and the ingredients disagree, so don't recommend them to a vegan. There's a Daily Protection SPF50 (£75), Kiss Mix lip balm (£20), and sets from £15 (Mini Icons Set).

Worth comparing: Emma Hardie, whose best seller at Space NK is also a cleansing balm.

La Mer

An ultra-luxury skincare brand built on its sea kelp "Miracle Broth", whose iconic product is Crème de la Mer.

At Space NK: 33 products, from £65 to £650 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK tells La Mer's origin story like this: Dr Max Huber, an aerospace physicist, suffered burns in a lab accident and spent 12 years searching for a way to renew the look of his skin. He landed on a fermentation process that turns sea kelp and other ingredients into Miracle Broth, the heart of Crème de la Mer. The brand dates from 1994, and Space NK says it has since added different versions of the original cream so there's one for every skin type.

The best sellers:

• The Concentrate, £195. A serum designed to support the skin barrier, calm the look of sensitivity and help skin recover.
• Day & Night Routine Travel Gift Set, £150. Travel sizes of The Moisturizing Soft Cream (morning) and The Rejuvenating Night Cream (evening). Its ingredients include macadamia seed oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream, £465. The icon: a rich cream with Miracle Broth and lime tea, designed to hydrate, soothe and soften the look of fine lines. Warm it between fingertips until translucent, then press in. For all skin types, even dry and dehydrated skin. Rated 4.2 from 825 reviews.
• The Moisturizing Soft Cream, £165. The same idea in a lighter, weightless texture, for combination, dry, balanced and oily skin. Rated 4.5 from 66 reviews.
• The Lip Balm, £65. A minty balm with Miracle Broth, designed for very dry or chapped lips.
• The Eye Concentrate, £215. A creamy eye treatment with triple-concentrated Miracle Broth, aimed at dark circles, lines and dullness.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants the ultimate luxury moisturiser or a very special gift. For drier skin, the original cream; for oilier or combination skin, the Soft Cream.

Good to know: Prices vary by size, so always confirm which one the customer wants. The gift sets (£150 to £430) are a good first try before a full-size jar. The Lip Balm and Lip Treatment, both £65, are the lowest-priced products. The Eye Concentrate's safety note says to keep it out of reach of children and, if it's swallowed, to call a doctor immediately and say it contains eucalyptus oil; it also contains sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP. There's also body care, from The Reparative Body Lotion (£150) to The Body Crème (£255), and an SPF50 fluid (£95).

Worth comparing: La Prairie and Sisley-Paris, other prestige skincare brands on Space NK's list.

La Prairie

A Swiss luxury skincare house, famous for its cobalt blue Skin Caviar line, with prices running from £55 to over £1,000.

At Space NK: 56 products, from £55 to £1,840 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says La Prairie was founded in 1978 in Montreux, Switzerland, and draws on research into cellular therapy by Dr. Paul Niehans in the early 1920s. That research led to the brand's patented Exclusive Cellular Complex, which is in its formulas. It uses ingredients like Swiss caviar, platinum and gold, and Space NK singles out the Skin Caviar line: serum, eye cream and Luxe Cream.

The best sellers:

• Swiss Pristine Serum, £260. A barrier-strengthening serum with Swiss glacial minerals and the Exclusive Cellular Complex, designed to boost glow, calm irritation and reduce the look of pigmentation and redness over time.
• Swiss Pristine Cream, £225. The matching moisturiser, designed to strengthen the barrier, hydrate and smooth, and to refine pores and soften lines over time.
• Cellular Swiss UV Protection Veil, £195. A hydrating SPF 50 day cream for all skin types, designed to protect against UV and help prevent age spots. It goes on as the last step of the morning routine, before foundation.
• Foam Cleanser, £85. A rich foaming cleanser with aloe vera, liquorice and green tea, designed to remove makeup and leave skin soft.
• Skin Caviar Eye Essence, £140. A light gel with caviar extract and hyaluronic acid, designed to reduce the look of puffiness and fine lines and prep the eye area for makeup. Ideal for normal to dry skin.
• Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, £320. A rich moisturiser from the signature Skin Caviar line, with caviar micro-nutrients, designed to firm and smooth fine lines. Rated 4.6 from 675 reviews. It contains sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Who to suggest it to: a customer treating themselves or buying a luxury gift, someone focused on firmness, lines and glow, or someone already loyal to Skin Caviar. The Swiss Pristine line, the top three sellers on 29 September 2026, is the barrier-focused choice for skin that feels stressed or uneven.

Good to know: The Cellular Refining Lotion (£110), an alcohol-free toner with chamomile and cucumber, is labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. The range also includes makeup (Skin Caviar Concealer Foundation, £230), body cream and hand cream. The entry point is the Eye Makeup Remover (£55); the top end is the Platinum Rare line, up to £1,840.

Natura Bissé

A Barcelona luxury skincare and spa brand, with its Diamond collection and C+C Vitamin range among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 42 products, from £27 to £681 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Natura Bissé was founded in Barcelona over four decades ago and stands for pioneering technology, high-performing ingredients and luxurious spa therapies, with a skincare line that brings those treatments home.

The best sellers:

• Diamond The Intelligent Beauty Discovery Set, £175. Travel sizes of five Diamond products (serum, rich cream, eye cream, cleanser and hydrating essence), designed to hydrate, energise and target signs of ageing. Suitable for all skin types, and described as ideal for testing the range.
• Diamond Extreme Rich Texture, £345. A rich moisturiser with peptides, prebiotics, antioxidants and niacinamide, designed to hydrate, firm and smooth fine lines with a dewy finish. For all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 364 reviews.
• Essential Shock Intense Retinol Night Renewal, £205. A concentrated night serum with retinol, bakuchiol and glycolic acid, designed to exfoliate and firm. Aimed at mature skin, dark spots and uneven tone.
• C+C Vitamin 20% Antiox Solution, £170. A light morning serum with 12 per cent pure vitamin C and an antioxidant blend, designed to brighten. Its colour can vary because of the turmeric in it.
• Diamond Cocoon Sheer Eye, £167. An eye cream with a hint of colour that adapts to skin tone, designed to reduce the look of dark circles, puffiness and fine lines. Rated 4.3 from 601 reviews.
• C+C Vitamin Cream, £132. A moisturiser with three forms of vitamin C, plus turmeric, rosehip oil and vitamins D and E, designed to brighten dull, dehydrated skin. Rated 4.5 from 797 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Customers who want a true luxury, spa-feel routine and are focused on firmness, fine lines, dullness or dark circles. The C+C Vitamin range suits anyone wanting brightness; the Diamond range is described as the "comprehensive anti-ageing answer".

Good to know: Prices run high (the Inhibit High Definition Serum is £681), so the discovery set and the C+C Vitamin Micellar Cleansing Water (£62) are lower-priced ways in. The retinol serum's label has a "SUNBURN ALERT": it recommends high SPF, avoiding use "within 72 hours of waxing or exfoliation", and using sunscreen and limiting sun exposure "for a week afterwards". Questions about vitamin A in pregnancy go to a GP or pharmacist. The Diamond Extreme cream and C+C Vitamin Cream contain shea butter, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Eighth Day, another premium, science-led skincare brand (£70 to £370).

Omorovicza

Luxury Hungarian skincare built on the mineral-rich thermal waters of Budapest, whose best sellers include the Queen of Hungary Mist and mud masks.

At Space NK: 44 products, from £22 to £350 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the founders, Stephen and Margaret de Heinrich de Omorovicza, started in the thermal baths of Budapest, where Stephen's family built the 19th century Rácz spa. Impressed by what the mineral-rich spa water did for their skin, they worked with a Nobel Prize-winning dermatology laboratory to put it into a skincare range. The Gold range is aimed at mature skin.

The best sellers:

• Elixir, £175. A serum with minerals and plant extracts including sage, pumpkin seed and sunflower sprout. Designed to firm, brighten, support the skin barrier and soften the look of fine lines. Rated 4.6 from 48 reviews.
• Gold Oleo Serum, £230. A rich but fast-absorbing oil serum made for mature and menopausal skin, designed to give a lifted, smoother, bouncier look.
• Queen of Hungary Mist, travel size £22. A rose and neroli scented toning mist inspired by a 15th century fragrance made for a Hungarian queen. Use after cleansing, during the day, or to set makeup. Rated 4.5 from 537 reviews.
• Cleansing Foam, £70. A gentle foaming cleanser made with the thermal waters, designed to cleanse without stripping. For combination and oily skin, also described as suitable for sensitive skin. Rated 4.6 from 706 reviews.
• Rejuvenating Night Cream, £145. A night cream with hazelnut peptide, carrot oil and plum almond oil, designed to plump and hydrate overnight. For dry and combination skin. It contains hazelnut protein, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. Rated 4.6 from 689 reviews.
• Deep Cleansing Mask, £85. A white mud mask designed to clear congested pores and brighten dull, oily skin.

Who to suggest it to: customers wanting a spa-style luxury routine, people with mature or dry skin (Gold range, Night Cream), and oily or congested skin (Cleansing Foam and the mud masks). The £22 mist is the easy way in.

Good to know: Queen of Hungary Mist, Cleansing Foam and Perfecting Lip Balm are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. Space NK's site also badges the Rejuvenating Night Cream suitable for pregnancy, but it contains vitamin A, so any pregnancy question about it goes to a pharmacist or GP. Most best sellers are labelled cruelty free and several are vegan. The Mineral Charged Minis set (£75) has five small sizes for trying a routine or travel.

Worth comparing: Augustinus Bader, another prestige brand built around its own signature complex. Skin Rocks for a lower-priced routine.

Oskia

A "skin nutrition" skincare brand whose cult favourites, Space NK says, include the pink Renaissance Cleansing Gel and the Restoration Oil.

At Space NK: 33 products, from £28 to £165 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Georgie Cleeve founded Oskia after seeing the skin benefits of MSM, a natural form of organic sulphur, first-hand. A former food journalist, she trained in dermatology, physiology and therapy alongside diet and skin. The range is built on vitamins, omegas, protein and MSM, and Space NK calls the Renaissance Cleansing Gel and Restoration Oil cult favourites.

The best sellers:

• Renaissance Cleansing Gel, £41. A pink gel that melts to an oil on dry skin, then turns milky with water and rinses away with makeup. Fruit enzymes and vitamins, with a rose and chamomile scent. For all skin types. Rated 4.5 from 1,192 reviews.
• Super C Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules, £75. Single-dose capsules of a vitamin C and E serum oil, twisted open and applied once a day for radiance. The oil includes sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. Rated 4.6 from 413 reviews.
• Renaissance Mask, £75. A pink balm mask with papaya enzymes and fruit acids that turns white as you massage it, designed to gently exfoliate and brighten. Rated 4.6 from 535 reviews.
• Nutri-Bronze Adaptive Sheer Tinted Serum, £65. A sheer bronzing serum for face and body, worn alone or mixed with moisturiser for a sun-kissed glow. Rated 4.6 from 366 reviews.
• Restoration Oil, £80. A light, non-greasy face oil with algae, turmeric and omega-rich plant oils, designed to hydrate and firm. Rated 4.6 from 321 reviews.
• Micro Exfoliating Balm, £60. A creamy cleanser with tiny MSM and silica grains that dissolve as you add water. Two or three times a week, particularly for dry or sensitive skin. It contains kukui nut and sweet almond oils, so the same nut-allergy caution applies.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who loves a spa-feel routine focused on glow, especially for dull or dry skin.

Good to know: The Perfect Routine (£64) bundles the Renaissance Cleansing Gel, Mask and 360 moisturiser with Super-C and Super-R capsules, and the Super-C & Super-R Duo (£29) is an easy way in. Many best sellers are labelled vegan, cruelty free and suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, but the Super-R retinoid capsules (also in the Perfect Routine and the Duo) carry a warning not to use them during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Worth comparing: Omorovicza or Natura Bisse for other luxury skincare with a spa feel. Sarah Chapman, a facialist's range also built around glow.

Rodial Beauty

A London luxury skincare and makeup brand with a Dragon's Blood range that Space NK calls cult-favourite, and the Banana Lowlighter.

At Space NK: 58 products, from £15 to £150 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Rodial was founded in 1999 by Maria Hatzistefanis in London. It's results-focused and made for busy people who want minimal effort. Space NK singles out the Dragon's Blood range for plump, hydrated skin and the Banana Lowlighter for a "no-makeup makeup" look.

The best sellers:

• Banana Lowlighter, £42. A yellow-toned liquid that works as concealer, soft highlighter and complexion brightener. The warm undertone is designed to cancel the look of dark circles, with no strong shimmer. Rated 4.5 from 150 reviews. Peach Lowlighter (£42) is the version for medium to dark skin tones.
• Salmon DNA Water-Oil, £150. A two-phase face oil with salmon-derived PDRN, designed to support elasticity and firmness and target visible signs of ageing. Shake, then press in 2 to 3 drops at the end of your routine. Its first ingredient is sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Collagen Lip Oil, £32. A vegan, cruelty-free lip oil with botanical oils and plant collagen, designed to plump the look of lips with a sheer gloss. Its oils include macadamia and sweet almond, so the same nut-allergy caution applies.
• Rodial Blush Drops, £42. A liquid blush you dab onto cheeks, lips or eyes for a dewy, rosy glow. Suitable for all skin types.
• Glass Tint moisturiser, £49. A medium, buildable-coverage tinted moisturiser with hyaluronic acid and peptides. Vegan, fragrance free and oil free, for all skin types.
• Dragon's Blood Cleansing Water, £45. A gentle, no-rinse micellar water with rose water, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, designed to take off makeup without stinging. Suitable for sensitive skin. Rated 4.1 from 59 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: A customer who wants a quick, glowy "no-makeup" look (the Lowlighters, Blush Drops and Glass Tint), or luxury anti-ageing skincare (Dragon's Blood, Salmon DNA).

Good to know: Most of the range is skincare, but seven of the top ten best sellers on 29 September 2026 were makeup. The Dragon's Blood Cleansing Water is labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site and is vegan. The Salmon DNA products use salmon-derived ingredients, so they're not vegan. The number one seller was The Essentials Kit (£100): Glow Drops, Blush Drops, Banana Lowlighter and Lip Oil. Salmon DNA Jelly Eye Patches (£15) and Hydrogel Face Masks (£20) are lower-priced ways to try the Salmon DNA range.

Worth comparing: Medicube, which also uses salmon PDRN, in products from around £18.

RéVive

Luxury skincare founded by a plastic surgeon, built around skin renewal with ingredients like EGF and peptides.

At Space NK: 27 products, from £60 to £510 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says RéVive was founded in 1997 by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Gregory Brown. While studying burn wound healing at Vanderbilt University he learned about Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), which gave him the idea for the brand. It started with the Moisturising Renewal Cream and now uses ingredients like EGF, peptides and cone snail venom, aiming to renew skin and repair the skin barrier. Space NK pitches it at people concerned about sun damage and pigmentation.

The best sellers:

• Brightening Face Mask, 5 pack, £120. Sheet masks with peptides, a vitamin C blend and hyaluronic acid, designed to brighten and even out skin tone. Worn for 15 minutes. For all skin types.
• Renewal Rescue Elixir Oil, £250. A gel-like night oil with the brand's renewal peptides plus coconut, olive, safflower and meadowfoam oils, designed to hydrate, smooth the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.
• Fermitif Neck Renewal Cream SPF 15, £140. A rose-scented neck and chest cream with SPF 15, designed to firm and smooth. For all skin types. Rated 4.7 from 116 reviews, by far the most reviewed of its best sellers.
• Renewal Moisturizing Eye Cream, £135. An eye cream with proteins, amino acids, peptides and hyaluronic acid, designed to hydrate, brighten and soften the look of fine lines.
• Fermitif Lifting Chin Mask, 6 pack, £90. Hydrogel masks that hook over the ears to target the chin, jawline and neck, used once or twice a week for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Intensité Volumizing Eye Cream, £200. A cushiony eye cream aimed at the look of under-eye hollows and volume loss, with a smoothing, plumping effect.

Who to suggest it to: A luxury treat, especially for firmness, the neck and jawline, the eye area, or uneven tone. The lowest-priced items are the £60 toner and the £65 cleanser and lip products.

Good to know: The Fermitif Neck Renewal Cream is labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. Space NK's editors single out the Moisturising Renewal Cream, described as an overnight exfoliator with glycolic acid, but that cream wasn't in the product list online; the list shows a Moisturizing Renewal Day Cream SPF 30 at £75 and a Sensitif Renewal Cream SPF 30. The Intensité Volumizing Serum is the top price at £510. Review numbers are very small for most products.

Worth comparing: Augustinus Bader, another luxury brand created by a scientist, a stem cell research expert. La Mer, whose founder story also begins with burns.

Sarah Chapman

Skincare from an A-list facialist, with the Skinesis Overnight Facial at the top of its best sellers.

At Space NK: 36 products, from £20 to £162 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the range was founded in 2008 by "A-list facialist" Sarah Chapman, one of the most respected experts in the industry. Her at-home collection, Skinesis, pairs peptides, stem cells and antioxidants with luxurious textures, and aims to give the "Sarah Chapman glow" at home.

The best sellers:

• Skinesis Overnight Facial, £115. A serum-oil used at night, with antioxidants, omega oils and vitamin A, scented with jasmine, frangipani, rose and tuberose. Designed to plump, firm and add glow. Rated 4.4 from 593 reviews; sold in 5ml, 15ml and 30ml, so check the size.
• Skinesis Ultimate Cleanse, £60. A soufflé balm that turns to milk on the skin, with baobab and borage oils, Q10 and vitamins A and E, designed to cleanse without leaving skin tight. Rated 4.4 from 163 reviews. A £20 Ultimate Cleanse is also listed (check the size).
• Skinesis 3D Moisture Infusion Mask, £60. A bio-cellulose sheet mask with hyaluronic acid and rose water, with separate eye flaps, designed to hydrate, plump and calm redness in 10 to 15 minutes. Badged vegan. Rated 4.6 from 163 reviews.
• Spicule Collagen Infusion Mask, single, £22. A two-step mask inspired by in-clinic microneedling facials: a concentrate with tiny sponge spicules and six forms of collagen, then a cooling mask. The concentrate may tingle.
• AC+ Eye Serum, £115. An eye serum with encapsulated retinal, vitamin C and ergothioneine, with a cooling ceramic tip, aimed at dark circles, puffiness and fine lines.
• Overnight Lip Concentrate, £40. A plumping night lip treatment with shea butter and omega oils, designed for dry lips and fine lip lines. Rated 4.6. It contains sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who loves a facial and wants that pampered feeling at home, especially for dullness, dehydration and early signs of ageing.

Good to know: Many best sellers are badged cruelty free and paraben free, and Skinesis Eye Recovery is badged vegan and fragrance free. Vitamin C Power 2 carries the same badges, but its ingredient list includes parfum (fragrance). The AC+ Eye Serum contains retinal, and the Overnight Facial contains vitamin A, so anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should check with a pharmacist or GP first. The Skin Insurance sunscreens (£74) include an SPF50+ and an invisible SPF50. Tools include Cleansing Mitts (£20) and the Facialift (£38).

Worth comparing: 111SKIN, another expert-founded luxury brand whose best sellers are mostly masks.

Shiseido

A research-led prestige skincare and makeup house whose top sellers include an eyelash curler, two eye creams and the Ultimune serum.

At Space NK: 59 products, from £18 to £273 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Shiseido was founded in 1872 and has built up numerous patents and awards through a culture of research and innovation. In 1984 it was the first to create synthetic hyaluronic acid. One of Space NK's favourites is the Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, designed to strengthen, firm and defend the skin.

The best sellers:

• EyeLash Curler, £29. The number one seller: an edge-free curler with a cushioned pad (and a spare), designed to catch every lash in one go. Rated 4.7 from 1,552 reviews.
• Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Advanced Eye Cream, £77. A reformulated eye cream with the brand's SafflowerRED technology (from safflower grown in Japan), aimed at sagging, dark circles and wrinkles. It comes with a massage roller. Rated 4.7 from 218 reviews.
• Benefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream, £75. An eye cream with carnosine and an algae complex, designed to smooth the look of fine lines and hydrate. Use a rice-grain amount for both eyes. Rated 4.6 from 2,808 reviews.
• Revitalessence Glow Foundation, £53. A serum-like, medium-coverage foundation with SPF 30, niacinamide and a fermented ingredient, designed for a luminous finish and up to 12 hours' wear. Suits all skin types.
• Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation, £51. A radiant foundation with SPF, argan oil and glycerine, designed to blur fine lines and even out tone. Rated 4.8 from 21 reviews. It contains argan oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Ultimune Power Infusing Serum, £97. An anti-ageing serum with fermented camellia, designed to support skin's resilience, firmness and radiance. Dermatologist tested and described as suitable for sensitive skin. Rated 4.7 from 417 reviews. A 75ml refill is £108.

Who to suggest it to: Customers focused on visible signs of ageing, especially around the eyes, who want a well-established luxury name. The £29 eyelash curler is the brand's top seller.

Good to know: Shiseido also has a strong sun care range: GSC Sun Cream SPF50+ Face (£38) uses technology the brand says strengthens the sunscreen layer with heat, water and sweat. The Vital Perfection eye cream contains vitamin A, so a pregnant customer should check with a pharmacist or GP first. The Ultimune serum comes in 30ml, 50ml and 75ml, plus a refill.

Worth comparing: Tatcha, another luxury skincare brand, inspired by Japanese beauty rituals.

Sisley-Paris

A family-owned French luxury house covering skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance, a pioneer of plant-based ("phyto") formulas, with a much-loved Black Rose mask.

At Space NK: 180 products, from £20 to £930 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Sisley-Paris was founded in 1976 by Hubert and Isabelle d'Ornano and is still an independent, family-owned business. It calls the brand a pioneer of "phyto-cosmetology", mixing botanical essences with modern technology, and says most products are made in France. Space NK singles out the So Intense Mascara, the foundations, the Volumizing Spray and the "legendary" Black Rose mask.

The best sellers:

• Advent Calendar 2026, £672. A seasonal set of skincare, makeup, fragrance and haircare in full and travel sizes, designed with Parisian artist Marie-Victoire de Bascher. Expect questions about it before Christmas.
• L'Orchidée Highlighter, £102. A light powder-gel highlighter in one universal, colourless shade, buildable from a soft glow to a strong one. Rated 4.9 from 11 reviews.
• Phyto-Touche Illusion d'Été, £102. A bronzing gel-powder with a soft-focus, second-skin finish, designed to warm up pale skin and add glow to tanned skin. Rated 4.8.
• Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream, £186. A light gel-cream with black rose, alpine rose and padina algae, designed to hydrate, add glow and soften fine lines. For all skin types, including sensitive. Rated 4.4 from 568 reviews.
• Black Rose Cream Mask, £145. The one Space NK calls "legendary": a rose-scented mask used two or three times a week for 10 to 15 minutes, designed to plump, smooth and brighten tired skin. Rated 4.3 from 891 reviews.
• Phyto-Hydra Teint Tinted Moisturiser, £98. A skincare tinted moisturiser with mineral SPF 15, for a natural "bare skin" finish. Rated 4.8 from 90 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: A customer after true luxury and a special treat, especially someone focused on hydration, radiance and fine lines. The makeup (highlighter, bronzer, tinted moisturiser) is a way into the brand for a first-time buyer, and the Hair Rituel range starts at £20.

Good to know: Prices run very high (the range goes up to £930, and the Supremÿa night cream alone is £598), so let the customer lead on budget. The Black Rose cream and mask and the Sisleÿa eye and lip cream carry Space NK's cruelty free badge. The Sunleÿa sun cream (£225) is named SPF 30+ on the site, but its instructions mention SPF50+, so check the pack. There's also a Sisleÿa eye and lip discovery set and gift sets for Christmas.

Worth comparing: La Prairie, another prestige skincare house made in Europe. Natura Bissé, a luxury spa-inspired brand with similarly high prices.

Soho Skin

A short, simple skincare line created for Soho House members' busy, travelling lives.

At Space NK: 7 products, from £20 to £72 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Soho Skin launched in 2022 with the Soho House membership community in mind, whether in London, Paris or New York. Every product contains the Soho Skin Concentrate, a combination of actives, and focuses on radiance, hydration and even tone. It's aimed at people with back-to-back meetings or long travel days who want fewer steps.

The best sellers:

• Cream Cleanser, £55. A cream-to-foam cleanser with squalane, prebiotics and oat amino acids, designed to remove makeup and pollution without stripping. Rated 4.3 from 12 reviews.
• 24/7 Treatment, £72. A light gel mask with lactic acid, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, used for 10 minutes or left on overnight to brighten tired skin. Rated 4.0 from 61 reviews.
• Overnight Cream, £65. A night cream with hyaluronic acid, oat kernel oil and glycogen, designed to hydrate and support the barrier.
• Liquid Exfoliator, £60. A gentle acid toner with lactic, succinic and mandelic acids. The brand suggests two or three times a week if you're new to acids.
• Detox Mask, £60. A clay mask with salicylic acid and bromelain, designed to decongest and refine the look of pores. Rated 4.5 from 10 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: frequent travellers and busy professionals who want a small, no-fuss routine, and customers who like fragrance-free skincare.

Good to know: every product is labelled vegan, cruelty free, fragrance free and suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site; pregnancy questions still go to a pharmacist or GP. The Shave Gel (£20) works for face and body, but despite its fragrance free badge it lists sandalwood and black spruce oils. A Discovery Travel Kit (£60) holds seven products in travel sizes.

Worth comparing: Allies of Skin, another brand built on a short, potent routine.

04Skincare: Korean and Japanese

K-beauty and J-beauty, one of the busiest corners of the shop. 17 brands.

Acwell

A small skincare range built around liquorice, designed to brighten and keep skin balanced.

At Space NK: 3 products, from £18 to £25 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner, £18. A gentle toner with a pH of 5.5, used after cleansing. The brand says it's designed to hydrate, purify and brighten, and to soften the look of dark spots and acne marks. Key ingredients are liquorice water, peony extract and green tea extract.
• Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum, £25. A brightening serum the brand says works to refine dull skin, fade the look of dark spots over time and soften fine lines. It uses liquorice water and root extracts, with niacinamide, glutathione and pine bark extract. No added fragrance or colour, and described as suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
• Licorice pH Balancing Essence Mist, £24. A very fine, milky face mist for any time of day, before or after makeup. Liquorice for radiance, bamboo water to hold in moisture, and centella asiatica leaf water to soothe.

Who to suggest it to: someone whose main concern is dullness or uneven tone, who wants a simple, affordable liquorice routine: toner, serum and a mist to top up during the day.

Good to know: everything is £25 or less, so it's an easy first step into brightening skincare. The serum has no added fragrance. Review numbers are very small, so there's not much customer feedback on the site yet.

Worth comparing: Purito Seoul, another small, low-priced skincare line (£13 to £23), with calming products such as its Oat-In Calming Gel Cream.

Anua

A Korean skincare brand known for a gentle, minimalist approach, with serums named after their key ingredients.

At Space NK: 34 products, from £3 to £32 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK calls Anua "a favourite among K-beauty enthusiasts". It was founded in 2019 to make gentle but effective skincare for real skin concerns, combining naturally derived ingredients such as heartleaf with clinically proven actives. Space NK describes it as one of Korea's leading skincare brands.

The best sellers:

• Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluronic Redness Soothing Serum, £22. A lightweight daily serum with azelaic acid, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and centella asiatica, designed to calm visible redness caused by dryness and clarify blemished skin. Space NK names it one of the brand's most popular serums.
• Collagen Retinol Refining Gua Sha Cream, £26. A fragrance-free night cream for the jawline, neck and décolleté, with retinol, collagen and peptides and a built-in metal gua sha applicator. Designed for a firmer, more sculpted look.
• PDRN Hyaluronic ACID 100 Moisturizing Cream, £24. A moisturiser with PDRN, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and collagen, designed to seal in moisture, support the skin barrier and leave a dewy glow.
• Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum, £22. A brightening serum with niacinamide and tranexamic acid, designed to target dark spots and uneven tone, plus ceramide and hyaluronic acid for hydration. The other serum Space NK names among the brand's most popular.
• PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum, £20. A concentrated hydrating serum with PDRN, hyaluronic acid and collagen held in capsules, designed to plump and support skin renewal.

Who to suggest it to: A good first stop for someone on a budget. Match by concern: azelaic acid for redness and blemishes, PDRN and hyaluron for dry, dull skin, niacinamide and TXA for dark spots, and the Rice range for a stressed barrier.

Good to know: Most of the range is £13 to £26, and the sheet masks are £3 or £4 each, so they make easy add-ons. The £32 PDRN Discovery Set is a way to try the range. There are three sunscreens too. Several products list collagen and PDRN (shown as sodium DNA) and none is labelled vegan on the site, so check the pack for a vegan customer. Review counts on Space NK were still very small in September 2026, so don't lean on the star ratings. The Gua Sha Cream contains retinol, nothing here is labelled suitable for pregnancy, and the Niacinamide + TXA Serum contains macadamia oil, so send pregnancy and nut-allergy questions to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Beauty of Joseon, another Korean skincare brand at similar prices, blending traditional Korean principles with modern science.

Beauty of Joseon

Korean skincare that blends traditional herbal ingredients like rice and ginseng with modern actives, with a popular Relief Sun sunscreen range.

At Space NK: 24 products, from £11 to £22.80 (29 September 2026).

The story: The brand was founded in 2015, but Space NK says its story really began in 2019 when Sumin Lee acquired and reimagined it. She drew on Hanbang (ancient Korean medicine) and the Donguibogam, a text from the Joseon era, to combine herbs and botanicals such as ginseng, rice, propolis and mugwort with modern, clinically proven ingredients. Space NK says many fans rate Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics as the best of it.

The best sellers:

• Glow Sun Stick, £18. An SPF50+ PA++++ stick for easy top-ups, including ears and hairline. Leaves a natural glow with no white cast. Fragrance free and cruelty free, and the brand says it's a good option for sensitive skin.
• Dynasty Cream, £21. A creamy, fragrance-free moisturiser with rice bran water, ginseng, squalane and niacinamide, for a dewy, plump look. For all skin types.
• Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics, £15.50. A lightweight SPF50+ cream with rice extract and probiotics with no white cast and a dewy finish. Rated 4.6 from 281 reviews.
• Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5, £15.50. A cooler, lighter SPF50 for oily and combination skin, with panthenol (vitamin B5) and rice seed water. Rated 4.8 from 134 reviews.
• Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal, £15. An eye serum with ginseng and retinal (a form of vitamin A), designed to target the look of fine lines and puffiness. Rated 4.6 from 157 reviews.
• Radiance Cleansing Balm, £16. A buttery balm that melts off makeup and sunscreen, with rice bran oil and oat. Pair it with the £11 Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser for a double cleanse.

Who to suggest it to: Someone wanting a good daily SPF at a friendly price, or building a first Korean routine. Oily skin: Aqua-Fresh. Normal to dry skin: Dynasty Cream and the original Relief Sun (though its listing is mixed on skin type).

Good to know: Space NK's brand page advises using the Revive Eye Serum only at night, because vitamin A can make skin more sensitive to the sun, and always wearing sunscreen by day (the product page says morning and night, so check with your trainer). The serum also contains macadamia oil. Questions about retinal in pregnancy or with medication, or about nut allergies, go to a pharmacist or GP. The brand recommends reapplying sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours.

Worth comparing: Anua, another gentle Korean skincare brand, and Then I Met You, for a pricier Korean routine.

Biodance

A Korean skincare brand behind the Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, which Space NK calls 'iconic': a hydrogel mask that turns see-through as the skin absorbs it.

At Space NK: 14 products, from £14 to £24 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Biodance was founded in Seoul in 2021 by Mihwa Kim, whose recovery from facial burns got her interested in hydrocolloid, which led to the Bio-Collagen mask. Space NK calls the brand science-led and dermatologist-developed, and says it's for anyone who's fallen for Korean skincare, whether new to it or a long-time fan. It points to the "peel-back moment" of the mask on TikTok.

The best sellers:

• Bio Collagen-Real Deep Mask, £15. A close-fitting hydrogel sheet mask with low molecular weight collagen and hyaluronic acid, designed for smoother, more radiant-looking skin and to reduce the look of pores. Suitable for all skin types, and gentle enough to wear overnight. Rated 4.7 from 181 reviews.
• Collagen Peptide Eye Patches, £21. Patches with collagen water, 10 peptides, caffeine and probiotic exosomes, designed to refresh tired-looking eyes. They can also go on smile and frown lines. Worn for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Hydra Cera-Nol Real Deep Mask, £15. The hydrating version, with ceramides, panthenol and hyaluronic acid, designed for dry skin and to calm the look of redness. Rated 4.8 from 45 reviews.
• Caviar PDRN Eye Patches, £21. Eye patches with caviar water, salmon PDRN and caffeine, designed to brighten and smooth the eye area.
• Radiant Vita Niacinamide Real Deep Mask, £15. A brightening mask with 2 per cent niacinamide and pineapple fruit water, designed for a more even look and to minimise the look of dark spots. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.

Who to suggest it to: a K-beauty fan, or someone after a hydration treat or an easy gift. Pick the mask by concern: collagen for glow and pores, Cera-Nol for dry or stressed skin, niacinamide for dullness and dark spots, sea kelp for combination skin or balancing oil.

Good to know: Space NK suggests leaving the masks on for at least 3 to 4 hours, or overnight as the last step of your routine, and peeling off once the mask turns transparent. It suggests using one at least once a week. Many of the products are listed on the site under the Soko Glam name. The whole range is under £25. The caviar products list caviar water and salmon PDRN, several others list collagen, and nothing is badged vegan, so check the pack for a vegan customer.

Worth comparing: Anua, another Korean brand at Space NK, which also sells a collagen hydrogel mask.

Chasin' Rabbits

A small skincare line of mostly vegan basics, all priced between £19 and £25.

At Space NK: 7 products, from £19 to £25 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Bunny Eye Smoother, £20. A cream in a roller-tip pen for the eye area, the bridge of the nose and around the mouth. Niacinamide, matcha and probiotics, designed to soften the look of fine lines and brighten under the eyes. Vegan.
• Freeze Tag Ice Roller Serum, £25. A hydrating serum with a cooling steel roller on the tube. Hyaluronic acid for moisture, oats to soothe and caffeine for a tightening feel. The brand says it's designed to calm redness, tighten the look of pores and firm.
• Green Tea Ruler Cream, £23. A moisturiser the brand pitches at oily skin, designed to hydrate without clogging pores and support the skin barrier, with a probiotic, matcha water and inca inchi oil.
• Magic Beauty Shroom Essence, £21. A hydrating essence built on tremella mushroom, meant to plump and give a glow. Described as free from essential oils, artificial colours and fragrance.
• Mindful Bubble Cleanse, £19. A gentle foaming cleanser with charcoal and bamboo water, for face and body and all skin types.

Who to suggest it to: Someone wanting vegan skincare at £19 to £25, especially oily skin (the Ruler Cream) or anyone after a hydrating first step (the Essence).

Good to know: The Eye Smoother, Ice Roller Serum, Ruler Cream, Essence, Bubble Cleanse and Daily Sun are described as vegan, and the Ruler Cream, Essence and Bubble Cleanse also as cruelty free. The cleansing balm carries neither label online. The range also has a cleansing balm with ceramides (£21) and G'Day Mate Daily Sun (£23), an SPF 50 described as hypoallergenic and packed in plastic made from sugar cane. Review numbers are small across the range, so treat the ratings lightly. Space NK files the Ice Roller Serum under Korean skincare. Space NK's site gives no brand story, so if a customer asks where it comes from, check with a colleague.

Dr. Jart+

A Korean "derma" skincare brand whose celebrated lines, Space NK says, are Ceramidin and Cicapair, plus a range of sheet masks.

At Space NK: 54 products, from £8.50 to £56 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the name stands for "doctor joins art". Architect ChinWok Lee was introduced to a blemish balm only available in dermatology clinics and wanted to make a product that was part makeup, part skincare. In 2004 he founded Dr.Jart+ with dermatologist Dr Sung Jae Jung. Space NK says products are developed with a team that includes 15 dermatologists in South Korea, mixing new technology with traditional ingredients such as tiger grass.

The best sellers:

• Premium Beauty Balm SPF 50, £33. A BB cream with buildable, natural coverage and SPF 50, using mineral and chemical filters, with niacinamide to support the skin barrier. In a range of shades, for all skin types including sensitive.
• Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream, £38. A buttery cream with 2.3 per cent ceramides, glycerin and panthenol, designed to strengthen the skin barrier and lock in moisture. For all skin types, kind to sensitive skin. Rated 4.4 from 192 reviews.
• Ceramidin Facial Barrier Mask, £8.50. A single hydrating sheet mask packed with ceramides, used for 15 to 20 minutes. Rated 4.8 from 52 reviews.
• Dermask Vital Hydra Solution Pro, £8.50. The brand's classic hydrating sheet mask with hyaluronic acid, designed to plump and add glow. Rated 4.7 from 35 reviews.
• Cryo Rubber Moisturizing Mask with Hyaluronic Acid, £14. A two-step treatment: a hyaluronic acid serum, then a cooling rubber mask made with clay and kelp, left on for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Serum Mask, £8.50. A cooling sheet mask with centella asiatica and allantoin, designed to calm the look of redness. Dermatologist tested.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin looking to support the skin barrier (Ceramidin), or with redness (Cicapair). The £8.50 sheet masks are an easy first try or small gift.

Good to know: The Cicapair Soothing Color Correcting Treatment SPF30 (£19.50) goes on green and turns beige to tone down redness, and the brand says it suits sensitive and rosacea-prone skin, though its reviews are mixed (3.4 from 55). Redness that's persistent or sore is one for a GP or pharmacist. There's also a Ceramidin body lotion, hand cream and lip balm.

Worth comparing: LANEIGE and Beauty of Joseon, other Korean skincare brands on Space NK's list.

Erborian

Korean-inspired skincare with French textures, and CC creams that sit between skincare and makeup.

At Space NK: 48 products, from £13 to £46 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Erborian was launched in 2007 by Hojung Lee and Katalin Berenyi to fuse Korean beauty with luxury French textures. The aim is healthy, glowing skin in as few steps as possible. Space NK's team calls CC Red Correct one of the best makeup products for redness.

The best sellers:

• Glow Moisturiser, £21.50. A light day cream with four types of hyaluronic acid, snow mushroom and 5 per cent niacinamide, designed for hydration and a glassy glow. Non-comedogenic and suitable for sensitive skin. Rated 4.7 from 31 reviews.
• Water Serum, £25. A weightless gel serum with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom, designed to plump and hydrate under SPF or makeup.
• CC Cream, £38.50 (also listed at £20, which may be a smaller size, so check). A colour-correcting cream with encapsulated pigments that burst as you blend, giving light coverage plus SPF 30. The brand notes the 'Rich' shade doesn't contain SPF. Rated 4.6 from 140 reviews.
• CC Red Correct, £38.50. A green-pigmented cream designed to neutralise the look of redness, with centella and SPF 25. Made for fair, sensitive skin prone to redness. Rated 4.7 from 134 reviews.
• CC Eye Cream, £27. A fragrance-free tinted eye cream with SPF 20, in two shades, designed to brighten the eye area and reduce the look of dark circles and puffiness. Rated 4.4 from 186 reviews.
• CC Dull Correct, £38.50. A luminous CC cream with light-reflecting pearls, liquorice and SPF 25, designed to wake up dull-looking skin. Rated 4.4 from 551 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: anyone who wants a quick routine, a skin-tint alternative to foundation, or help with the look of redness and dullness. The moisturisers and serum, from £21.50, are lower-priced starting points.

Good to know: the Matte Moisturiser at £21.50 is the version of the Glow one for oily and combination skin. CC Dull Correct is labelled vegan and paraben free. Several CC creams also come in a smaller or travel size, handy for trying one.

Worth comparing: Takami, another skincare brand with Asian roots, for customers more interested in exfoliation than tinted coverage.

Innisfree

An affordable Korean skincare brand built around green tea and other ingredients from Jeju Island.

At Space NK: 35 products, from £4 to £34 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Innisfree was founded by Sunghwan Suh in South Korea in 2000, inspired by his mother, who made her own skincare in the 1970s with ingredients like camellia oil. It's described as one of the pioneering K-beauty brands, harvesting ingredients such as green tea, bija and cherry blossom from Jeju Island. Space NK pitches it at Korean skincare fans chasing "glass skin", and likes its focus on hydration and repair with vegan, cruelty-free formulas.

The best sellers:

• Green Tea Ceramide Milk, £18. A light, milky toner with green tea and hyaluronic acid, designed to hydrate without clogging pores. The product page says it's ideal for oily and sensitive skin.
• Green Tea Ceramide Cream, £25. A vegan, fragrance-free cream with green tea ceramides, designed to support the moisture barrier and calm the look of redness. Best for normal to very dry and sensitive skin.
• Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Serum, £25. A watery serum with two forms of vitamin C and a green tea enzyme that gently exfoliates, designed to fade the look of dark spots and even tone. For all skin types.
• No Sebum Mineral Powder, £9. A loose translucent powder with Jeju minerals, designed to soak up oil and set makeup with a matte finish. The product page also suggests it as a dry shampoo or body powder. Fragrance and talc free, vegan.
• Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam, £13. A foaming cleanser with Jeju volcanic clusters and salicylic acid, designed to clear pores and soak up excess oil. For breakouts, dullness and visible pores.
• Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Cream, £25. A light moisturiser with five types of hyaluronic acid, ceramide and squalane. Vegan and alcohol free, for all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 57 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone new to Korean skincare, students and younger customers on a budget, and people wanting simple hydration or help with oil and pores. The £4 Energy Masks make easy stocking fillers.

Good to know: Space NK praises its vegan, cruelty-free formulas; check each product's label if it matters. The Green Tea Caffeine Bright-Eye Serum (£19.50) is aimed at puffiness and dark circles. The range includes three retinol serums, so anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Beauty of Joseon and Anua, other Korean skincare brands on Space NK's list.

LANEIGE

A South Korean, hydration-first skincare brand, with a bestselling Lip Sleeping Mask and Water Bank moisturisers.

At Space NK: 66 products, from £5 to £53 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Laneige was founded in South Korea in 1994 and is part of the AmorePacific Group. It's best known for its "water science" approach to hydration and its lip care icons, backed by more than 25 years of research. The aim is the dewy, bouncy "glass skin" look, with products for every skin type, including sensitive.

The best sellers:

• Juice Pop Box Lip Tint x Matin Kim Collab, £24. A limited-edition, serum-like lip tint with ceramides, designed to give a glossy wash of colour and up to 12 hours of hydration.
• Water Bank Cream x Matin Kim Collab, £33. The brand's bestselling Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Moisture Cream in a limited-edition design, with blue hyaluronic acid, ceramide and panthenol, designed to hydrate and support the moisture barrier.
• Balance Mode Moisturiser, £25. A light fluid designed to rebalance excess oil, with niacinamide, salicylic acid and rice bran water, designed to control shine and tighten the look of pores. It sits in a Balance Mode range with a peel-off mask (£20) and a rice foaming cleanser (£22).
• Lip Sleeping Mask, £10.50. The icon: an overnight lip mask with a berry fruit complex, shea and murumuru butters and vitamin C, designed to leave lips softer by morning. It was reduced from £21 on 29 September 2026. Rated 4.6 from 2,607 reviews.
• Lip Glowy Balm, £10.50. A balm-gloss hybrid with a sheer tint, shea and murumuru butter, and a non-sticky shine. Reduced from £17.50 on 29 September 2026. Rated 4.7 from 635 reviews.
• Waterbank UV Barrier Sunscreen, £25. A light, non-oily SPF50+ with blue hyaluronic acid, designed to leave no white marks and sit well under makeup.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone whose main concern is dryness or dehydration, and anyone after dewy, glowy skin. The lip products are a lower-priced way in. The Balance Mode range is the one for oilier skin.

Good to know: Space NK says many formulas are gentle and fragrance-light, but still recommends a patch test. The Water Bank creams come in refills (£28.50). There are lots of small sets and minis. The top three best sellers on 29 September 2026 were limited-edition Matin Kim designs. The Lip Sleeping Mask and Lip Glowy Balm contain shea butter, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Medicube, another Korean skincare brand, if pores and blackheads are the main concern.

Medicube

A Korean "derma-cosmetic" and beauty-tech brand, with Zero Pore, PDRN and collagen ranges and AGE-R devices.

At Space NK: 39 products, from £16 to £191 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Medicube was founded in 2016 under APR Corp as a premium derma-cosmetic brand, bringing professional-inspired skincare into everyday routines. It has grown into a global beauty-tech brand that pairs targeted skincare with at-home devices. The range is built around skin needs: the Zero line for pores, other lines for hydration and elasticity, and the AGE-R devices designed to help skincare absorb.

The best sellers:

• Zero Pore Pad 2.0, £18. Two-sided toner pads with 4.5 per cent lactic acid and 0.4 per cent salicylic acid: the textured side exfoliates, the smooth side calms with hyaluronic acid and panthenol. For oily and blemish-prone skin. No rinsing. Rated 4.5 from 63 reviews.
• PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask, £18. A colour-changing gel mask with salmon PDRN and collagen that turns from pink to clear when it's done. Designed for hydration, elasticity and the look of pores, and described as fine for sensitive skin.
• Zero Pore Pad Mild, £18. The gentler version, using PHA, designed with sensitive skin in mind.
• Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask, £16. A three-to-five-minute clay mask with AHA, BHA and PHA, designed to draw out oil and blackheads. Use weekly.
• PDRN Pink Peptide Serum, £18. A light serum with 1 per cent salmon PDRN, peptides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, aimed at fine lines, elasticity and uneven tone, particularly for mature skin.
• Triple Collagen Cream 4.0, £19. A moisturiser with collagen, niacinamide and nourishing oils, designed to support firmness and bounce.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with oily skin, visible pores or blackheads (the Zero range), or anyone wanting affordable anti-ageing and glow products in the Korean "glass skin" style. Space NK says it suits all skin types, especially for calming breakouts, evening texture and firmness.

Good to know: Almost everything is £16 to £21, apart from the AGE-R Booster Pro devices at £191. The featured PDRN products use salmon PDRN, so they won't suit a customer looking for vegan skincare. Pads should have the lid closed after use so they don't dry out. The Red Succinic Peeling Pad (£18) is aimed at breakout-prone teen and adult skin; persistent acne is one for a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: LANEIGE, another Korean brand, if the customer's main concern is hydration rather than pores.

Purito Seoul

Gentle, low-priced skincare built around soothing ingredients like Korean centella, oat and Korean bamboo.

At Space NK: 12 products, from £13 to £23 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented, £20. A light, fragrance-free serum for acne-prone and sensitive skin, with centella and a cica complex. The brand says it's designed to calm redness and soothe. The top seller on 29 September 2026.
• Oat-In Calming Gel Cream, £17. A light gel moisturiser with oat seed water, designed to hydrate and calm without feeling heavy.
• Azelaic Acid 10 Azulene Serum, £23. A serum for breakouts and the marks they leave, combining azelaic acid, tea tree and kojic acid, aimed at uneven tone.
• Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cleanser, £13. A gentle foaming cleanser with panthenol and Korean bamboo, designed to cleanse without stripping and support the skin barrier.
• Wonder Releaf Centella Toner Unscented, £21. A calming, fragrance-free toner with Korean centella for sensitive skin.
• Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF50+, £19. A light, broad-spectrum face sunscreen with five ceramides. There's also a stick version at £17.

Who to suggest it to: customers with sensitive, reactive or acne-prone skin who want a calm, simple routine, and anyone on a budget: nothing in the range is over £23. The centella line suits redness, the oat line suits dry or flaky skin.

Good to know: the centella products are unscented. The TXA 6 Niacinamide 10 Retinal Serum (£23) targets dark spots; the product page says it needs sunscreen and isn't for broken or irritated skin. Retinal is a retinoid, so any pregnancy or medication question goes to a pharmacist or GP. The Oat-In Exfoliating Cleanser (£19) contains sweet almond, so the same goes for nut allergies. Most products had very few reviews on 29 September 2026. Space NK's brand page had no story text on 29 September 2026.

Worth comparing: Acwell, another small line (£18 to £25) focused on balanced, brighter skin.

SKIN1004

A Korean skincare brand built around soothing Madagascan centella, with a sun serum and a centella ampoule at the top of its best sellers.

At Space NK: 20 products, from £4 to £35 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, £19. A light, serum-textured SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen with centella and hyaluronic acid, designed to hydrate and leave a dewy finish with no white cast. For all skin types. Rated 4.8 from 76 reviews, and the brand's top seller.
• Madagascar Centella Ampoule, £18. A very short-ingredient serum (water, glycerin, centella extract and a few others), designed to calm redness and irritation and hydrate without adding oil. The brand says it suits sensitive and acne-prone skin.
• Centella Ampoule Foam, £17. A foaming cleanser with centella and coconut-derived cleansers, designed to remove makeup and build-up without stripping.
• Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask, £4. A single gel sheet mask with centella and chamomile, used for 10 to 20 minutes. There's a five-pack at £19.
• Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream, £23. Described as a vegan-friendly eye cream, with fermented centella and bakuchiol, designed to smooth and firm the look of the eye area. Rated 4.6 from 2,679 reviews.
• Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Essence Toner, £22. A watery toner with fermented centella, ceramide and hyaluronic acid, designed to support the skin barrier. Rated 4.8 from 2,625 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with sensitive, red or easily irritated skin, anyone new to Korean skincare, anyone on a budget, and people who want a lightweight daily SPF they'll actually wear.

Good to know: Everything is £35 or under, and the Madagascar Centella Travel Kit (£35) is a way to try several products. Other lines include Poremizing, for visible pores and oil, and Probio-Cica. Acne, rosacea or any persistent redness is a question for a GP, pharmacist or dermatologist.

Worth comparing: Anua, another gentle, minimalist K-beauty favourite. Beauty of Joseon for affordable Korean skincare and sun care.

Soko Glam

A Korean beauty edit, handpicked by K-beauty retailer Soko Glam, whose top sellers at Space NK in September 2026 were Biodance's hydrogel masks.

At Space NK: 113 products, from £4 to £57 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Soko Glam was founded in 2012 by Charlotte and David Cho as a passion project to help people discover Korean beauty. It was the first to bring K-beauty to the US and helped popularise rituals like double cleansing. At Space NK it's an edit of brands it has chosen, including Biodance, SKIN1004, Some By Mi, Neogen, Chasin' Rabbits, Rom&nd and Dasique, plus Then I Met You, which Charlotte Cho founded herself.

The best sellers:

• Biodance Bio Collagen-Real Deep Mask, £15. A hydrogel sheet mask with low-molecular collagen and hyaluronic acid, worn overnight until it turns transparent. Designed to hydrate and refine the look of pores. For all skin types. Rated 4.7 from 181 reviews.
• Biodance Collagen Peptide Eye Patches, £21. Patches with collagen water, ten peptides and caffeine, designed to refresh tired eyes. Also usable on smile and frown lines. Rated 4.8.
• Biodance Hydra Cera-Nol Real Deep Mask, £15. The overnight mask for dry skin, with ceramides, panthenol and hyaluronic acid, designed to support the skin barrier and calm redness. Rated 4.8 from 45 reviews.
• Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm, £38. A sorbet-soft balm with seaberry, grapeseed and olive oils that melts off makeup and sunscreen as the first step of a double cleanse. Badged vegan and labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. It's also badged fragrance free, though its description mentions a grapefruit, persimmon and rosemary scent and it lists rosewood oil. Rated 4.7 from 499 reviews.
• Purito Seoul Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented, £20. A light, fragrance-free centella serum designed to soothe acne-prone and sensitive skin.
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, £19. An SPF 50+, PA++++ serum-texture sunscreen with centella and hyaluronic acid, leaving no white cast. Rated 4.8 from 76 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone curious about K-beauty, from first-timers to ten-step fans, and customers who want gentle, hydrating, good-value products. The Biodance masks were the edit's biggest sellers in September 2026.

Good to know: Most products listed online are under £25, and a single SKIN1004 sheet mask is £4. Customers may know these by the underlying brand name (Biodance, SKIN1004, Some By Mi) rather than "Soko Glam", so search both. The edit includes some makeup, such as Rom&nd lip tints (£16) and Dasique palettes (£29).

Worth comparing: Beauty of Joseon and Innisfree, other Korean skincare brands on Space NK's list.

Some By Mi

Affordable skincare whose AHA-BHA-PHA "30 Days Miracle" range for oily, blemish-prone skin leads its best sellers, plus retinol and vitamin C lines.

At Space NK: 13 products, from £5 to £29 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam Cleanser, £17. A daily foaming cleanser with three types of exfoliating acid, centella asiatica and tea tree leaf water, designed to clear excess oil and dead skin and calm redness. For sensitive, blemish-prone skin.
• AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream, £22. A non-sticky, matte cream with the same acid trio plus tea tree, centella and madecassoside, designed to exfoliate gently while soothing and supporting the skin barrier.
• Retinol Intense Advanced Triple Action Eye Cream, £20. An eye cream with retinol, retinal and bakuchiol for fine lines and dark circles. The brand says the strength suits first-time retinol users, starting once or twice a week in the evening, with sunscreen by day. Rated 4.7 from 11 reviews.
• Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Serum, £22. A brightening serum with vitamin C, niacinamide and 75 per cent galactomyces ferment, aimed at dullness and dark spots. For dull, dry and sensitive skin.
• AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner, £19. An exfoliating toner with papaya, witch hazel and tea tree, designed to smooth texture and help control oil and breakouts.
• Beta Panthenol Repair Cream, £22. A barrier cream with panthenol and beta-sitosterol, designed to lock in moisture, especially for sensitive, irritated skin. Rated 4.6 from 28 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone on a budget with oily or blemish-prone skin, who want a simple matching routine of cleanser, toner and cream. The Repair Cream is described as especially good for sensitive, agitated skin, and the brand says the retinol eye cream suits first-time retinol users.

Good to know: It's among the brands Space NK stocks through its partnership with the K-beauty specialists Soko Glam. Several products contain retinoids (the eye cream, the £5 sheet mask, a £29 serum and a £29 cream), and the eye cream's instructions advise a patch test first and sunscreen by day. Anyone pregnant asking about retinol should check with a pharmacist or GP. Review numbers are small, and for persistent acne a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist is the right first stop.

Worth comparing: Neogen and SKIN1004, which Space NK also brings in through Soko Glam alongside Some By Mi.

Takami

Japanese clinic-born skincare that rewards consistency, whose hero is the Soft Peel serum in its little blue bottle.

At Space NK: 9 products, from £22 to £58 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says board-certified dermatologist Dr Hiroshi Takami founded the brand in Tokyo in 1999. It follows three principles of Japanese skincare, consistency, balance and precision, using only essential actives with a focus on hydration and barrier health. Results are meant to build up over time, so it suits people who enjoy a reliable routine.

The best sellers:

• Daily Renewing Soft Peel, £35. The brand's original serum, with seven enzymatic extracts, designed to gently help the look of pores, roughness and dullness over time. Fragrance and alcohol free, gentle enough for sensitive skin. Rated 4.2 from 150 reviews.
• Golden 5C Brightening Serum, £58. Five forms of vitamin C plus vitamin E, ceramides and hyaluronic acid, designed to brighten and refine texture. The brand says to follow with sunscreen.
• Vitamin B3+ Spot Serum, £58. A niacinamide serum with salicylic acid and PHA, designed to fade the look of dark spots and blemish marks. Fragrance free.
• Barrier Essential Milk, £35. A light, milky moisturiser with amino acids and hyaluronic acid for dry, dehydrated or sensitive skin.
• Micro Gel PGA+HA, £39. An oil-free, water-feel gel with polyglutamic and hyaluronic acids and shine-absorbing powders, especially suited to combination skin.
• CeraB5+Cica Barrier Serum, £58. Ceramides, centella and niacinamide, designed for skin that feels dry or stressed.

Who to suggest it to: customers who want gentle, gradual exfoliation, fans of minimalist Japanese routines, and anyone with dull or rough-feeling skin who doesn't want a harsh peel.

Good to know: several best sellers (the Soft Peel, Spot Serum, Barrier Essential Milk and Micro Gel) are described as fragrance and alcohol free. The Soft Peel also comes in a 10ml size, and there's a Soft Peel Mask and a Soft Peel Body Treatment. Space NK describes the Soft Peel as working gently and gradually over time.

Worth comparing: Dr Dennis Gross, another dermatologist-founded brand, whose range started with its Alpha Beta peel pads.

Tatcha

Luxury skincare inspired by Japanese rituals, with The Dewy Skin Cream, Matcha Foam Cleanse and The Rice Wash among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 56 products, from £15 to £123 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Tatcha blends age-old botanicals from Japanese rituals with clinical skincare ingredients, from Japanese wild rose to pearl. It's all about skincare as a ritual for "body, skin and soul", with silky textures and elevated packaging. Space NK also confirms Tatcha is cruelty free: it doesn't test on animals or let anyone test on its behalf, and it's part of PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies programme.

The best sellers:

• Matcha Foam Cleanse, £42. A gel that whips into a fine foam, with ceremonial-grade matcha, designed to remove makeup and sunscreen, decongest pores, reduce excess oil and calm redness. Rated 4.4 from 98 reviews.
• The Dewy Skin Cream, £69. The most-reviewed of its best sellers: a rich cream with hyaluronic acid, red algae, Japanese purple rice and squalane, designed to plump and hydrate for a dewy glow. Comes with a gold spoon, and refills are £65. Rated 4.6 from 2,996 reviews.
• Dewy Milk Moisturiser, £61. A lightweight, milky, water-based moisturiser with zinc and hyaluronic acid, for oily and combination skin that still wants a glow. Rated 4.6 from 434 reviews.
• The Rice Wash, £41. A gentle, pH-neutral cream cleanser with Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid that foams without drying, ideal for dry or mature skin. Labelled vegan. Rated 4.7 from 427 reviews.
• Indigo Overnight Repair, £88. A fragrance-free night serum-moisturiser with Japanese indigo, red sage root and ceramides, designed to soothe irritated skin and support the barrier. Rated 4.6 from 288 reviews.
• The Kissu Lip Mask, £27. A leave-on jelly lip mask with Japanese peach, squalane and camellia oil, best used before bed. Labelled vegan. Rated 4.4 from 695 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone wanting a luxurious, sensorial routine and a dewy finish. Space NK's own tip: The Dewy Skin Cream suits dry to very dry skin, while The Water Cream (£69) is lighter and suits oily or combination skin.

Good to know: Refills are available for The Dewy Skin Cream and The Water Cream (£65 each), and several best sellers also come in a 15ml size. Sets are popular best sellers and useful for gifting. The Rice Polish exfoliating powders (£65) come in Gentle, Classic and Deep versions. There's also SPF 50 (The Milky Sunscreen, £49) and Japanese blotting papers (£15).

Worth comparing: Takami, another Japanese skincare brand, with a more minimalist, clinic-born approach.

Then I Met You

A Korean skincare brand for hydrated, "glass skin", with the award-winning Living Cleansing Balm as Space NK's suggested starting point.

At Space NK: 12 products, from £15 to £57 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the brand was founded in 2018 by Charlotte Cho, a Korean beauty expert and aesthetician who grew up in Southern California and discovered a different approach to skincare after moving to South Korea. Its ingredients include persimmon, ginseng and fermented rice. The idea behind it is "jeong", the Korean idea of a meaningful connection with people, places and things. Space NK says it's cruelty free and Leaping Bunny certified.

The best sellers:

• Snail Mucin Eye Cream, £46. An eye cream with 30 per cent snail mucin, caffeine and niacinamide, applied with a cooling ceramic tip, designed to hydrate and reduce the look of puffiness and dullness. Rated 4.7 from 31 reviews.
• Living Cleansing Balm, £38. A soft balm that melts into an oil to lift makeup and SPF, with seaberry, grapeseed and olive oils. Rated 4.7 from 499 reviews. Also in a 20g mini.
• Bong² Bounce Cream, £46. A light gel-cream with vitamin C-rich hallabong extract, squalane and ceramides, designed to hydrate and sit well under makeup. Rated 4.4 from 176 reviews.
• The Giving Essence, £51. A fermented essence with 5 per cent niacinamide and polyglutamic acid, designed to hydrate and brighten. Rated 4.7 from 45 reviews.
• Living Sea Cleansing Tonic, £33. A micellar water made with 85 per cent deep sea water, for a morning toner, a midday refresh or the second step of a cleanse.
• Birch Milk Refining Toner, £34. A hydrating toner with gentle acids to exfoliate. The brand suggests beginners start two or three times a week.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone into Korean skincare or wanting a dewy, hydrated look, and customers who like a step-by-step routine: balm, tonic, toner, essence, cream.

Good to know: The Living Cleansing Balm, Bong² Bounce Cream, Giving Essence, Living Sea Tonic, Birch Milk Toner and Renewing Rich Beauty Cream (£57) are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site; the Snail Mucin Eye Cream carries no badges. Pregnancy questions still go to a midwife, GP or pharmacist. One oddity: the balm is badged fragrance free, but its description mentions a grapefruit, persimmon and rosemary scent and it lists rosewood oil, so a fragrance-sensitive customer should read the ingredients. The eye cream contains snail secretion and hydrolysed collagen, so it won't suit a vegan.

Worth comparing: Beauty of Joseon, which also mixes traditional Korean ingredients with modern science. Chasin' Rabbits, a smaller, cheaper range (£19 to £25).

05Skincare: Natural and Holistic

Botanical, clean-positioned and wellness-led skincare. Remember from the main guide that 'clean' and 'natural' have no legal definition. 17 brands.

Caudalie

A French pharmacy staple that builds its skincare around the grape vine, with the Vinoperfect serum and Beauty Elixir mist among its most-reviewed products.

At Space NK: 120 products, from £3.60 to £93 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Caudalie was created in Bordeaux in 1995 by Bertrand and Mathilde Thomas, and that every product uses ingredients extracted from the grape vine: grapes, vines, leaves and seeds. It pitches the brand at people who love browsing French pharmacies for gentle, botanical formulas that work over time. The brand's stated mission is to become the most effective, natural and sustainable beauty brand on the market.

The best sellers:

• Vinoperfect Brightening Dark Spot Serum Vitamin C Alternative, £52. The most-reviewed of its best sellers, designed to brighten and reduce the look of dark spots, pigmentation and acne marks. Its hero is Viniferine, a patented ingredient from vine sap. For all skin types, used morning and night. Rated 4.7 from 3,157 reviews.
• Beauty Elixir Prep, Set, Glow Face Mist, £18. A plant-based mist with grape, orange flower, rosemary and peppermint, designed to refresh, tighten the look of pores and set makeup. Rated 4.6 from 1,636 reviews.
• Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Retinol Alternative Serum, £48. A lightweight serum with grape peptides, vine resveratrol and hyaluronic acid, designed to smooth wrinkles and give a lifted look. The brand sells it as a retinol alternative. Rated 4.8 from 193 reviews.
• Premier Cru Ultimate Anti-Ageing Solution Set, £45. The brand's top seller: a full-size eye cream plus travel sizes of the Premier Cru serum and moisturiser, aimed at wrinkles, dark spots and loss of volume.
• Vinoperfect Dark Spot Correcting Duo, £52. The Vinoperfect serum with a Brightening Micropeel Foam.
• Lip Balm Duo, £9. A plain and a tinted lip balm with shea butter and grape seed.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who likes a gentler, botanical routine, especially for dark spots, dullness or first signs of ageing. Also good for gifts at every budget, from lip balms to full sets.

Good to know: Space NK says every Caudalie product is cruelty free and never tested on animals. The Vinoperfect serum is badged vegan. The Beauty Elixir is badged fragrance free on the site, but its ingredient list includes fragrance and it carries a safety warning that it's not suitable for babies, children, or pregnant or breastfeeding women, so point anyone in those groups elsewhere. Several products have refills, including the Resveratrol-Lift serum and creams. The Lip Balm Duo lists macadamia seed oil, so nut-allergy questions go to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Tata Harper and Ren skincare, other botanical-led skincare brands on Space NK's list.

Conserving Beauty

Australian skincare built on waterless formulas and wipes and masks that dissolve after use.

At Space NK: 8 products, from £14 to £38 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Natassia Nicolao founded the brand in Australia in 2021, wanting products that save water but still perform, because the ocean holds a special place in her heart. It's for people who want a more conscious routine with waterless, biodegradable products.

The best sellers:

• InstaMelt Skin Soothing Sheet Mask, £14. A sheet mask with bakuchiol, reishi mushroom and centella, designed to hydrate, brighten and calm the look of redness. The mask fabric dissolves in water afterwards.
• InstaMelt Day Dissolver Wipes 30 Pack, £24. Oil-cleanser wipes with eight oils, including squalane and jojoba, designed to melt away makeup. The brand says they dissolve in water, leaving no microplastics.
• Conserve You Face Oil, £38. A light blend of nine plant oils, including blue tansy and cacay, designed to nourish and give a dewy glow. Can go under SPF or be mixed into moisturiser. It's badged fragrance free, but its ingredients list limonene and linalool (scent compounds), so mention that to a fragrance-sensitive customer.
• Sea You Cleansing Balm, £30. An oil-to-milk balm with blue tansy, cocoa butter and vitamin E, designed to lift makeup and sunscreen without tightness.
• CICAcalm Clarifying Moisturiser, £30. An oil-free, fragrance-free gel with aloe and centella, designed to hydrate and calm the look of redness.
• Dissolving Zit Strips, £18. Strips with salicylic acid and niacinamide that melt onto a spot, designed to reduce the look of blemishes overnight.

Who to suggest it to: customers who care about waste and water, travellers who like wipes, and anyone wanting a simple, fragrance-free, vegan routine.

Good to know: most of the range is labelled vegan, cruelty free and fragrance free, and the wipes, face oil, balm, moisturiser and zit strips are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. Even so, send any pregnancy question about a specific ingredient to a pharmacist or GP: the zit strips contain salicylic acid, and the face oil contains cacay oil, which another Space NK product page describes as containing retinol. Review scores are mixed, so let customers try the Glow All Out Set (£17.50, face oil and wipes in a bag) before a full size. If someone mentions a skin condition, suggest they speak to a pharmacist.

Worth comparing: Ren Clean Skincare, another brand with a strong sustainability focus.

Emma Lewisham

A New Zealand skincare brand that pairs natural ingredients with science-led formulas, with a refill system and best sellers from its Supernatural and Skin Reset ranges.

At Space NK: 32 products, from £33 to £90 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Emma Lewisham founded the brand in Auckland in 2019, after a doctor's visit during her pregnancy got her researching how skincare ingredients affect our health. It describes the brand as led by science, a certified B Corporation, and "the world's first climate-positive and circular-designed skincare brand". Space NK singles out the award-winning Skin Reset serum.

The best sellers:

• Supernatural Creme Cleanser, £42. A gentle cream cleanser with hydrators designed to stay on the skin after rinsing, plus a microbiome-balancing complex. Massage in for 45 seconds, morning and evening.
• Supernatural Face Crème Riche, £89 (refill £79). A rich moisturiser with seaweed peptides, hyaluronic acid and bakuchiol (a plant alternative to retinol), aimed at dryness, firmness and fine lines. Rated 4.6 from 362 reviews.
• Supernatural Vitale Face Elixir, £87 (refill £77). A serum with peptides and hyaluronic acid, designed to soften the look of expression lines and plump skin. Suits mature skin. Rated 4.3 from 245 reviews.
• Skin Reset Serum, £86 (refill £76). Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and seven plant extracts, designed to even out pigmentation and brighten. Follow with sunscreen in the morning. Rated 4.4 from 219 reviews.
• Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème, £48 (refill £41). A zinc oxide mineral sunscreen with niacinamide, described as leaving no white cast. For all skin types, and sits well under makeup.
• Illuminating Oil Cleanser, £42 (refill £35). An oil-to-milk cleanser that removes makeup, including waterproof eye makeup.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants natural-leaning skincare that still targets ageing, dullness or pigmentation, and who cares about packaging waste and sustainability.

Good to know: Most hero products come as a full bottle and a cheaper refill, so ask whether the customer already owns the bottle. Most best sellers are labelled vegan, cruelty free, paraben free and silicone free, and many are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. The Face Crème Riche contains nut-derived ingredients, and the brand says not to use it with a nut allergy. Send any allergy question to a pharmacist or GP. The Heroes (£40) and The Emma Lewisham Essentials (£90) are sets for trying the range.

Worth comparing: Tata Harper or Kora Organics, other natural-leaning skincare brands.

Farmacy

"Farm-to-face" skincare that pairs natural ingredients such as honey with science, led by its Honey Halo moisturiser and Green Clean cleansing balm.

At Space NK: 29 products, from £16.20 to £60 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK describes Farmacy as "rooted in science and sustainability", making conscious, clean products for all skin types. The idea is farm-to-face: using science to unlock the power of natural ingredients.

The best sellers:

• Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer, £44. A rich day and night cream with a buckwheat honey blend (with propolis and royal jelly), ceramides and shea butter, designed to hydrate and support the skin barrier. For dry and balanced skin. Rated 4.6 from 527 reviews.
• Green Clean Cleansing Balm, £38. A sorbet-like balm that turns milky as you rinse, designed to melt away SPF, foundation and waterproof mascara. Sunflower oil base with papaya extract, moringa, holy basil and rocket. Suits all skin types. There's a fragrance-free version too.
• Deep Sweep 2% BHA Toner, £31. An exfoliating toner with 2 per cent salicylic acid and papaya enzyme, designed for combination, oily and blemish-prone skin to help draw out oil and impurities from pores. The brand says a slight tingle may be felt, and to follow with sunscreen by day. Rated 4.7 from 68 reviews.
• Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner, £31. A clinically tested, alcohol-free toner with tranexamic acid, azelaic acid and PHA, aimed at the look of dark spots and uneven tone. Rated 4.7 from 65 reviews.
• Lip Smoothie Vitamin C + Peptide Lip Balm, £20. A glossy balm with peptides and vitamin C, designed to plump and smooth the look of lips.
• Honey Milk Hydrating Essence, £31. A milky essence with Hawaiian white honey, chamomile and ceramides, designed to hydrate and calm the look of redness. Suits all skin types. Rated 4.7 from 58 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who likes the idea of natural ingredients but still wants active ones like acids. The honey range suits dry, thirsty skin; Deep Sweep suits oily or congested skin.

Good to know: The moisturiser, both cleansing balms and the Honey Grail face oil are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, and the cleansing balms are also vegan and certified organic. The Brighten Up toner's own warning says "Not to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women", so check each product rather than the brand. The acid products' own directions say to use SPF in the morning. Honey is in many products, so they aren't vegan across the board.

Worth comparing: Youth To The People, which also pairs plant ingredients (superfoods rather than honey) with clinical actives such as acids and niacinamide.

Fresh

Skincare built on natural ingredients such as rose, soy, black tea and sugar, including its Sugar lip treatments.

At Space NK: 77 products, from £13.20 to £360 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Fresh combines natural ingredients, ancient rituals and modern science, with textures and scents that appeal to all the senses. It's for people who want to celebrate nature in their routine. Space NK's team uses the Rose Deep Hydration Toner daily and can't go anywhere without the Sugar Lip Treatment.

The best sellers:

• Sugar Treatment Lip Oil, £21. A shiny, non-sticky lip oil with sugar, plum seed and blackcurrant oils and squalane, giving sheer colour and hydration. Rated 4.5 from 40 reviews.
• Soy Face Cleanser, £34. A gentle, pH-balanced cleanser with soy proteins, cucumber and rosewater, designed to remove makeup without stripping moisture. For all skin types, including sensitive. Rated 4.3 from 584 reviews.
• Sugar Lip Treatment, £22. A tinted balm made with sugar, grapeseed and cranberry seed oils and vitamins C and E, designed for up to 24 hours of hydration with sheer, buildable colour.
• Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream, £42. A quick-absorbing cream with damask rose and hyaluronic acid, designed for lasting hydration and as a base for makeup. Suits all skin types, especially dry. Rated 4.3 from 710 reviews.
• Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner, £43. A gentle toner with rose petals, rosewater and hyaluronic acid, designed to hydrate and refine the look of pores without stripping. Rated 4.3 from 470 reviews.
• Black Tea Advanced Age Renewal Cream, £88. A lightweight moisturiser with black tea, lychee seed and hyaluronic acid spheres, designed to smooth the look of lines and improve firmness. Rated 4.3 from 134 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: customers who love sensory, nature-inspired products, anyone wanting a simple hydrating rose routine, and almost anyone looking for a lip gift.

Good to know: the Soy cleanser, Sugar Lip Treatment, Rose cream and Rose toner are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. The Soy cleanser's page says all Fresh products are made without parabens, alcohol, silicone and phthalates, but the Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream's ingredient list includes silicones (dimethicone), so check the list for anyone avoiding a specific ingredient. The Rose toner, Sugar Lip Treatment and Sugar Advanced Therapy balm contain fragrance, so they're not the pick for someone avoiding it. The range spans a lot: Crème Ancienne is the luxury end at up to £360, and there are body lotions, a deodorant and gift sets.

Worth comparing: Ren Clean Skincare, another nature-led skincare brand that Space NK describes as kind to skin.

KORA Organics

Miranda Kerr's certified organic skincare brand, with noni oils and turmeric products among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 15 products, but only two showed a price online on 29 September 2026: the Noni Radiant Eye Oil at £20.50 and the Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer at £28 (marked down from £56).

The story: Space NK says the model Miranda Kerr started KORA Organics in 2009 because she couldn't find certified organic skincare that gave her the results she wanted, and spent three years working with natural beauty chemists before launch. Hero ingredients include noni extract, rosehip oil, sea buckthorn oil and green tea. The brand's ethos is to be good for the earth, healthy for the body and uplifting for the senses.

The best sellers:

• Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer, £28. A gel moisturiser with green tea, alpine rose, glacier water and green algae, designed for light hydration without shine. For oily and combination skin. Refillable.
• Noni Glow Body Oil (price not shown). A quick-absorbing body oil with noni, rosehip and sunflower oils for very dry skin.
• Turmeric Brightening and Exfoliating Mask (price not shown). A two-in-one mask with turmeric, papaya enzymes and rosehip seeds, used twice a week for dullness and clogged pores.
• Noni Glow Face Oil (price not shown). One of Space NK's favourites from the brand: noni, rosehip, pomegranate and sea buckthorn oils, designed to nourish and brighten dull skin, and described as suitable for sensitive skin.
• Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum (price not shown). A milky serum with bakuchiol and alfalfa, plant-based alternatives to retinol, aimed at lines and firmness.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants certified organic skincare, likes face oils, or wants a gentler plant-based option to retinol.

Good to know: Most best sellers are labelled certified organic, vegan, cruelty free, paraben free and sulphate free, and many are fragrance free. Several moisturisers and the eye cream use refill pods. With so few prices online, check what's in stock and at what price before recommending it.

Worth comparing: Emma Lewisham and Tata Harper, other natural-leaning skincare brands.

Odacité

A clean, botanical skincare brand blending French skincare with California green living.

At Space NK: 6 products, only one with a price online: £18.40 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Valerie Grandury founded Odacité after a breast cancer diagnosis made her put her health and wellbeing first. She wanted to remove toxins from her skincare, so she began making her own products with botanicals. Space NK describes the brand as natural and toxin-free, targeting concerns such as clogged pores, dullness and sensitivity, and calls it one of its most-loved brands.

The best sellers:

• SPF 50 Flex-Perfecting Mineral Drops Tinted Sunscreen, £18.40 (was £46). A tinted mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide) with colour-adapting pigments, green tea, niacinamide, chamomile and calendula, designed to even out tone and calm the look of redness. Fragrance free, silicone free and water resistant for 40 minutes. Wear alone or as a makeup base.
• Edelweiss Extreme Bioactive Renew Supreme Cream. A rich cream with edelweiss, peptides and CoQ10, designed to hydrate and support the skin barrier and soften the look of fine lines.
• CaR Vital Glow Serum Concentrate (Wild Carrot). A two-ingredient oil of cold-pressed wild carrot seed oil and vitamin E, described as rich in vitamins A, C and E and designed to smooth and firm. Mix two or three drops into your moisturiser.
• Edelweiss Extrême Derm-Restore Super Serum. A serum with the same edelweiss complex, designed for fine lines, dullness and dry or sensitive skin.
• C-Smooth Hydra Tone Body Polish. A sugar scrub with vitamin C, Kakadu plum, mango and shea, designed to exfoliate and soften dry, dull skin.

Who to suggest it to: Customers who want botanical, clean-leaning skincare, or a mineral tinted SPF for everyday wear.

Good to know: On 29 September 2026 only the sunscreen had a price online, reduced from £46, and the other five showed no price. That can mean they're out of stock, so ask a colleague before promising anything. The wild carrot serum and the body products are badged vegan, cruelty free and fragrance free, but the serum's description mentions its scent and the body products list sweet orange peel oil, so a customer avoiding fragrance or essential oils should read the label. The serum is described as rich in vitamin A, so pregnancy questions go to a pharmacist or GP. Don't discuss the founder's illness beyond what Space NK says, and send any medical questions to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Tata Harper and Susanne Kaufmann for natural, botanical skincare.

Ole Henriksen

A Los Angeles skincare brand famed for the 'Ole Glow', with the vitamin C Banana Bright range (which Space NK calls iconic) and the Pout Preserve peptide lip treatment.

At Space NK: 45 products, from £14.74 to £60 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Ole Henriksen was a celebrity facialist in West Hollywood who made his own products in his practice before launching the brand in Los Angeles in 1983. The formulas are designed to brighten with vitamin C and strengthen the skin barrier with peptides, and the textures, scents and packaging aim to feel like a spa. Space NK says the whole line is free of parabens, phthalates, sulphates (SLS and SLES) and talc, with less than 1 per cent synthetic fragrance.

The best sellers:

• B5 Boost Hydrating Solid Foaming Gentle Cleanser, £30. A solid cleanser that foams up to remove makeup, with provitamin B5 and berry oils, designed to replenish hydration as it cleanses.
• Banana Bright Bestsellers Vitamin C Trio, £38. Travel sizes of three vitamin C products, designed to brighten, hydrate and reduce the look of dark circles.
• Silkfoliant Daily Tri-Acid Smoothing Toner, £30. A gentle exfoliating toner with an 11 per cent blend of AHA, PHA and BHA acids, designed to smooth texture and fade the look of dark spots over time.
• Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment, £17. A glossy, non-sticky lip treatment with peptides, cloudberry oil and mango and kokum butters, designed to hydrate and smooth lip lines. Rated 4.7 from 738 reviews.
• Banana Bright+ Eye Crème, £38. A vitamin C eye cream with gold and brightening pigments, designed to improve the look of dark circles and fine lines. Wear alone or under concealer. Reviewed 872 times.
• Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturiser, £43. A balm-to-gel moisturiser with peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, designed to strengthen the barrier and plump. Rated 4.7 from 393 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Dull or tired-looking skin wanting a morning glow, anyone bothered by dark circles, and people who want a sensory routine.

Good to know: The Banana Bright+ Eye Crème and Strength Trainer carry vegan, cruelty free, paraben free, silicone free and sulphate free badges, though the eye crème's ingredients include dimethicone crosspolymer, a silicone. The acid toner is for night use, and the brand says to follow sun protection advice. Summer Skin Treats (£25) is a Space NK set with the eye crème, moisturiser and a lip treatment. Lemonade Smoothing Scrub (£30) is another well-reviewed product; it contains an AHA, so the brand says to use sunscreen.

Worth comparing: Summer Fridays, another California brand built around glow, whose top seller is a lip balm.

RANAVAT

A luxury Ayurvedic skincare brand made in India, whose most reviewed best seller is the Brightening Saffron Serum.

At Space NK: 20 products, from £44 to £145 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK describes RANAVAT as the luxury skincare brand "where Ayurvedic wisdom meets cutting-edge science". It's rooted in South Asian heritage and crafted in India, using botanical ingredients to turn daily routines into rituals.

The best sellers:

• Eternal Reign Firming Bakuchi Serum, £145. A milky serum built on bakuchi seed, which the brand calls a gentle alternative to retinol, plus peptides and ceramides. Designed to soften the look of fine lines and firm the skin, for all skin types including sensitive. It contains argan oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Brightening Saffron Cleanser, £45. A milky, gently lathering face wash with saffron, red algae and squalane, designed to remove makeup without stripping.
• Brightening Saffron Serum, £135. The most reviewed of its best sellers. An oil-based serum with saffron, turmeric and lotus and more than 150 bioactives, designed to even out dark spots and restore glow. The brand says it suits oily, acne-prone and sensitive skin too. Rated 4.6 from 1,113 reviews, and there's a 5ml size.
• Brightening Mineral Sunscreen, £65. A zinc oxide SPF 50+ with no white cast, for all skin types. Rated 4.5 from 263 reviews.
• Fortifying Hair Serum, £70. A hair oil with amla, jasmine and sunflower oils, used to smooth flyaways or as an overnight scalp and hair mask. Rated 4.6 from 460 reviews.
• Brightening Saffron Essence, £68. A light, vegan essence with niacinamide, saffron and squalane, designed to hydrate and even tone. Rated 4.6 from 244 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Customers concerned about dullness, uneven tone or dark spots, anyone who loves a sensory ritual with beautiful textures, and people drawn to Ayurvedic ingredients or looking for a retinol alternative.

Good to know: The Royal Trio Bestsellers Set (£44, reduced from £55 on 29 September 2026) has the Saffron Serum, Bakuchi Crème and Hair Serum in travel sizes, a lower-priced way to try them. There's also a Kansa Wand (£70), a facial massage tool. The Resurfacing AHA Saffron Masque (£75) is a once-a-week treatment that the brand lists for normal, dry and combination skin.

Worth comparing: Tata Harper, another luxury brand of nature-derived skincare. Aveda for a customer who likes Ayurveda-inspired products for their hair.

Ren Clean Skincare

Clean, sensitive-skin-friendly skin and body care with a zero-waste ambition, a bestselling Ready Steady Glow tonic and an Evercalm range for sensitive skin.

At Space NK: 27 products, from £17 to £46 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Rob Calcraft and Antony Buck founded REN in 2000, prompted by Buck's then-pregnant wife reacting to her skincare. The brand uses naturally derived bioactive ingredients under the motto 'Clean to Skin. Clean to Planet', aims to become zero waste, and works with groups like Surfrider Foundation and Planet Patrol. Space NK calls it a great choice for sensitive-skin routines.

The best sellers:

• Evercalm Sensitive Support Sunscreen SPF50+, £18 (sold in 25ml and 50ml; check which). A light, non-greasy broad-spectrum sunscreen with niacinamide, designed for sensitive skin. It contains ethyl macadamiate (from macadamia), so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, £30. A daily exfoliating tonic with lactic acid and willow bark salicin, designed to brighten and smooth without irritation.
• Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm, £46. A rich balm that melts to an oil, with olive, almond, borage and jojoba oils, designed to calm dryness and support the barrier overnight. The almond means the same nut-allergy caution applies.
• Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream, £42. A vegan day cream with omega oils, calendula and chamomile, designed to hydrate and calm the look of redness.
• Evercalm Barrier Support Elixir, £45. A fragrance-free face oil with camellia, meadowfoam and inca inchi oils, designed for dry, sensitive skin.
• Perfect Canvas Clean Primer, £44. A silicone-free priming serum with probiotics and hyaluronic acid, designed to smooth before makeup.

Who to suggest it to: customers with sensitive or easily upset skin, anyone who cares about packaging and waste, and people wanting a daily acid tonic that the brand describes as gentle.

Good to know: the tonic, balm, day cream, elixir, eye cream and dark spot cream are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. The range also includes Bio Retinoid products, which aren't covered by that label, so any pregnancy question goes to a pharmacist or GP. Many bottles use recycled plastic. The sunscreen was reduced from £36 to £18 on 29 September 2026.

Worth comparing: Conserving Beauty, another brand with a strong sustainability focus, or Votary for plant oils.

REOME

A holistic, biotech-led skincare brand from an acupuncturist, designed around the effects of stress on skin.

At Space NK: 9 products, from £22 to £155 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says REOME was founded in 2020 by Joanna Ellner, who spent 15 years as a multi award-winning beauty journalist and consultant before studying Chinese Medicine in 2016 and becoming a board-certified acupuncturist. She sees skincare as an act of self-connection, and the brand uses bio-fermented and biotech ingredients with one aim: to undo the effects of chronic, long-term stress on the skin through slow daily rituals.

The best sellers:

• Skin Evolution Set, £98. Four of the brand's products together: Active Recovery Broth, Three Suns Balm Cleanser, Firming Eye Treatment and Biogenic Melting Cream.
• Three Suns Balm Cleanser, £63. A light cream-balm with apricot and grape seed oils, sea water and bamboo, designed to lift makeup and hydrate. For all skin types, and gentle on sensitive skin. Labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. Rated 4.5 from 47 reviews.
• Active Recovery Broth, £98. A daily serum with 18 per cent actives including hyaluronic acid, snow fungus, niacinamide, oat and centella asiatica, designed to strengthen the skin barrier, hydrate and calm the look of redness. For normal, dry, combination and mature skin. Rated 4.4 from 172 reviews.
• Biogenic Melting Cream, £155. A rich but light moisturiser with fermented aloe, polyglutamic acid and green tea ferment, designed to calm stressed or reactive skin. Can double as a night mask.
• Firming Eye Treatment, £144. A cooling gel-cream with the brand's DHK-3 ingredient, designed to firm, depuff and brighten dark circles.
• Hydra-plasma Veil, £22 single or £98 for five. A bio-cellulose sheet mask with hyaluronic acid, chamomile and collagen, left on for 15 to 20 minutes, as part of a routine or as a pre-event lift.

Who to suggest it to: Someone whose skin feels tired, dry or reactive from a busy, stressful life, and who enjoys a slower, ritual-style routine. The single mask at £22 is the lowest-priced way to try it.

Good to know: The brand pairs the balm cleanser with its Aerate Face Towel (£29), made from organic cotton, which it says replaces single-use cotton pads. The Active Recovery Broth comes in 15ml, 30ml and 50ml, so confirm which size £98 buys. The Three Suns Balm is badged cruelty free and paraben free.

Worth comparing: Susanne Kaufmann, a spa-born luxury brand that also frames skincare as a daily ritual.

S'ABLE Labs

Simple, genderless skincare from Sabrina and Idris Elba, using African botanicals and designed with melanin-rich skin in mind.

At Space NK: 11 products, from £21 to £99 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says S'ABLE Labs was founded in 2020 by Idris and Sabrina Elba; the name is Elba spelled backwards. It makes genderless skincare with natural extracts and active complexes, aiming for a high impact on the skin and a low impact on the planet. It aims to make skincare easy and to be melanin inclusive, working just as well on darker skin tones. Space NK suggests it for couples who want to share a routine.

The best sellers:

• Moringa Lip Salve, £21. A vegan lip treatment with castor, marula and moringa oils to seal in moisture, plus liquorice root, which the brand says is designed to help with darker patches on the lips.
• Discovery Essentials Kit, £45. The three-step routine in one kit: Qasil Cleanser, Black Seed Toner and Baobab Moisturiser. Rated 4.8 from 10 reviews. The Core Collection Giftset, with the same three products, is £99.
• Okra Face Serum, £69. An anti-ageing serum with a gentle retinoid, designed to smooth, firm and even out tone and dark spots. The brand advises sunscreen by day.
• Qasil Cleanser, £28. A gentle exfoliating cream cleanser with qasil, kaolin, oat, chamomile and aloe, designed to cleanse and calm. Rated 4.2 from 47 reviews.
• Qasil Exfoliating Mask, £38. A clay mask with qasil, turmeric and a mix of AHA, BHA and PHA acids, designed to brighten and smooth texture. Rated 4.7 from 26 reviews.
• Baobab Moisturiser, £50. A fast-absorbing moisturiser with baobab seed, shea butter, squalane, niacinamide and bakuchiol, designed to hydrate and even tone. Also sold as a refill at £45.

Who to suggest it to: customers worried about dark spots or uneven tone, especially those with deeper skin tones, beginners who want an easy three-step routine, and men or couples. For all skin types.

Good to know: most of the range is labelled vegan, cruelty free and fragrance free. The cleanser, mask, moisturiser, micellar water and Discovery Kit are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. Space NK's site also badges the Okra Face Serum suitable for pregnancy, but it contains a retinoid, so the badge conflicts: send any pregnancy question about it to a pharmacist or GP. The toner and mask contain acids, so the product pages advise sunscreen. Refills are available for the moisturiser and Black Seed Toner.

Worth comparing: Herbivore for another plant-based brand. Skin Rocks for a simple routine with a stronger focus on actives.

Summer Fridays

A Californian, fully vegan skincare brand with fuss-free formulas and pretty packaging, and an award-winning Lip Butter Balm at the top of its best sellers.

At Space NK: 42 products, from £17 to £72 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says beauty influencers Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gores Ireland started Summer Fridays in 2017, wanting skincare as functional as it was Instagram-worthy. It began as a minimalist, vegan, cruelty-free line and has since grown. Space NK says every product is vegan and cruelty free and made for 'that trademark LA glow'. In September 2026 the brand was majority-owned by TSG Consumer Partners, with the founders still leading it.

The best sellers:

• Lip Butter Balm, £23. The icon: a silky balm with shea and murumuru seed butters and plant waxes, designed to condition and protect dry, flaky lips. Wear alone, under or over lipstick, or overnight. Lots of flavours, from Vanilla to Iced Coffee. Rated 4.7 from 3,619 reviews.
• The Holiday Trio, £49. A limited-edition set of two exclusive Lip Butter Balm shades and a mini Jet Lag Mask. A ready-made Christmas gift.
• The Lip Butter Balm Minis, £23. Four mini balms (Birthday Cake, Strawberry Soft Serve, Pink Guava, Cherry), limited edition.
• Marshmallow Minis, £33. Travel sizes of a Body Butter Balm, a body mist and the Toasted Marshmallow lip balm, all in a gourmand marshmallow scent.
• Flushed Lip Stain, £22. A felt-tip, transfer-proof lip stain in nude-pink shades, with aloe and panthenol, for a natural 'just-bitten' flush.
• Jet Lag Mask, £26. A hydrating cream with ceramides, vitamin C, niacinamide and chestnut extract. Use it as a 10-minute mask, overnight, or as a rich daily moisturiser. Rated 4.4 from 623 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants easy, feel-good skincare, dry lips, tired or dehydrated skin, and gift shoppers of any age. The Jet Lag Eye Patches (£25) suit anyone wanting to de-puff before makeup.

Good to know: Every product is described as vegan and cruelty free. The Jet Lag Mask is labelled fragrance free and non-comedogenic, and the Eye Patches fragrance free. Several best sellers are limited-edition sets. The body mists (£22) come in Vanilla, Pistachio Milk and Pink Guava.

Worth comparing: Ole Henriksen, for a glow-focused routine, with its own Pout Preserve peptide lip treatment.

Tata Harper

A natural skincare brand whose formulas are made and hand-filled on the founder's farm in Vermont.

At Space NK: 24 products, from £14.40 to £98 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Tata Harper, a Colombian industrial engineer, co-founded the brand with her husband after her stepfather's cancer diagnosis made her question the synthetic chemicals in personal care products. She refused shortcuts like pre-made bases and synthetic ingredients. The nature-derived formulas are hand-batched and filled one by one on her Vermont farm for freshness. Space NK's favourites are the Regenerating Cleanser and Resurfacing Mask.

The best sellers:

• Clarifying Moisturiser, £47.60 (was £68). A lightweight moisturiser for oily and blemish-prone skin, with naturally derived salicylic acid (from willow bark and meadowsweet) and Tazman pepper berry, designed to hydrate without clogging pores and calm redness.
• Nourishing Oil Cleanser, £51.80 (was £74). A cleansing oil with sacha inchi oil, alfalfa and olive squalane, designed to dissolve makeup without stripping. Suits all skin types, especially dry.
• 5 Minute Facial Skinset, £14.40 (was £24). Minis of the Regenerating Cleanser and Resurfacing Mask, designed to exfoliate and polish dull, uneven or congested skin.
• Softening Cleanser, £51.80 (was £74). A fragrance-free cream-to-foam cleanser with an omega and lipid blend, for dry, stressed, reactive or sensitive skin. The brand says it's free from over 85 common skin stressors and allergens, but anyone with a known allergy should check the ingredients with a pharmacist.
• Radiance Mask, £38.50 (was £55). A fragrance-free, hypoallergenic mask with self-neutralising AHAs, kaolin clay and prebiotics, designed to brighten dull, dry skin without over-exfoliating.
• Water-Lock Moisturiser, £47.60 (was £68). A lightweight hyaluronic acid moisturiser with a gentle AHA, designed for lasting hydration and a smooth base for makeup. It's refillable, with a refill pod at £58.

Who to suggest it to: someone who wants natural, botanical skincare that still targets a concern: breakouts (the Clarifying range), sensitivity (Softening Cleanser, Radiance Mask) or dryness and dullness (Water-Lock, Nourishing Oil Cleanser).

Good to know: The Nourishing Oil Cleanser, Softening Cleanser, Radiance Mask and Water-Lock Moisturiser are labelled certified organic, cruelty free, vegan and suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, and so is the Clarifying Cleanser (£44.80, was £64), apart from the vegan label. Pregnancy questions still go to a midwife, GP or pharmacist. The Clarifying Cleanser contains an AHA, so the product page advises using sunscreen. The Clarifying Moisturiser and Clarifying Cleanser both list honey. These were sale prices on 29 September 2026, so check on the day. The top two sellers are the Brighten Up Essentials Kit and Get Radiant Set, which had no price showing online on 29 September 2026.

Ulé

A French-made vegan botanical skincare brand that grows its plant ingredients by vertical farming.

At Space NK: 6 products, from £21 to £35 (29 September 2026).

The story: Ulé was founded in 2019 by Lindsay Azpitarte. Space NK calls it the first "nature-tech" skincare line to use vertical farming: it grows whole plants at its own Ulé Eco-Farm, so ingredients are traceable and sustainably sourced. Products are vegan, crafted in France, and designed to support the skin barrier and skin's resilience.

The best sellers:

• Avoir It All In & Out Phyto Oil, £32 (was £64). A plant-oil blend with vitamin E that can go on the face after moisturiser or, the brand says, be taken as a food supplement in food or drink. For dull, dehydrated skin. Labelled vegan.
• Oh La Plump Quenching Hydration Serum. A vegan serum with three hyaluronic acids and the brand's coleus, centella and tulsi complex, designed to hydrate and plump. It also lists chestnut seed extract, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP. No price showed online on 29 September 2026.
• Fraîche Cloud Hydra Fortifying Water Cream, £21 (was £42). A light gel-cream the brand says hydrates for up to five days, with AHA-rich raspberry extract to help remove dead skin cells for glow.
• Le Beau Reset Balancing Floral Mist Toner, £28 (was £56). A fragrance-free, vegan mist with cornflower water, apple water and hyaluronic acid, designed to calm redness and refresh.
• Je Suis Chill CBD Moisturiser, £35 (was £70). A vegan moisturiser with CBD, hemp oil and raspberry oil, designed to calm redness and support the skin barrier. The brand says it suits sensitive skin. Space NK's brand page picks it and the Oh La Plump serum out as examples of the range.

Who to suggest it to: Customers who want vegan, botanical skincare with a sustainability story, especially for dehydrated, dull or easily reddened skin.

Good to know: Most of the range was at half price on 29 September 2026, so check the price on the day. The £35 De Toute Beauty set (was £70) has the mist, moisturiser and serum. The phyto oil's own warning says it isn't recommended for pregnant women or children, so anyone pregnant, on medication or with a health condition should ask a pharmacist or GP before taking it.

Worth comparing: Tata Harper and Susanne Kaufmann for natural, botanical skincare.

Votary

Skincare made in England, built on plant oils and botanical actives, with bestselling cleansing oils.

At Space NK: 24 products, from £20 to £140 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says makeup artist Arabella Preston and entrepreneur Charlotte Semler founded Votary in 2015. Every formula is hand-blended by Arabella, made in England and suitable for vegans, and the range is sustainably sourced and packaged. The idea is a Votary oil for every skin type.

The best sellers:

• Night Star Serum, £140. A night serum with liquorice, bakuchiol, peptides, phytoceramides and hyaluronic acid, designed to brighten, plump and hydrate.
• Cleansing Oil, Rose Geranium & Apricot, £55. A light, fragrant cleansing oil to melt off makeup, used with a hot flannel. Rated 4.5 from 239 reviews.
• Magic Razor Wands, £20. Three small stainless-steel blades for the upper lip, hairline and brows. Rated 4.6 from 34 reviews.
• Super Seed Facial Oil, Fragrance Free, £79. A blend of 21 seed oils, from pumpkin to rosehip, designed to nourish and calm dry, sensitive skin. Rated 4.3 from 436 reviews.
• Super Seed Nutrient Cream, £75. A fragrance-free cream with 22 seed oils, designed to protect from cold, dry air and calm the look of redness. Rated 4.1 from 131 reviews.
• Hyaluronic Self-Tan Drops, £40. Mix 2 to 10 drops into serum or moisturiser for a gradual, customisable glow.

Who to suggest it to: customers who love face oils and a slower cleansing ritual, anyone with dry or sensitive skin, and people wanting natural, vegan skincare.

Good to know: everything is vegan and cruelty free. The Super Seed Facial Oil, Super Seed Nutrient Cream and Super Sensitive Cleansing Cream are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site. The range also includes retinoid oils, so check each label and send pregnancy questions to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Ren Clean Skincare, another nature-led brand with a big sensitive-skin range.

Youth To The People

Californian vegan skincare that mixes "superfood" plant extracts with clinical actives, whose green Superfood Cleanser is its most-reviewed best seller.

At Space NK: 24 products, from £19 to £66 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the brand was launched in 2015 by cousins Greg Gonzalez and Joe Cloyes. It carries on a family legacy: their grandmother Eva started her own cosmetics line in 1979. The approach is plant extracts partnered with clinical actives, and every product is vegan and cruelty free.

The best sellers:

• Adaptogens + Snow Mushroom Calm Cleanser, £43. A gentle milky cleanser with mushroom extracts, 7 per cent glycerine and oat oil lipids, designed to clean without stripping and calm the look of redness. For dry, combination and sensitive skin. Rated 4.7 from 523 reviews.
• Superfruit Energy Cleanser, £38. A low-foam gel cleanser with an AHA and BHA blend (salicylic, glycolic, lactic and phytic acids) plus papaya and vitamin C, designed to exfoliate gently, smooth texture and brighten. Rated 4.5 from 687 reviews.
• Superfood Cleanser, £35. A green cleanser with kale, spinach and green tea, designed to cleanse, unclog pores and remove makeup while respecting the skin's pH. Rated 4.8 from 5,590 reviews, and a refill pouch is available.
• Superfood Retinol & Collagen Plant Protein Balm, £40. A night balm designed to support skin renewal and the moisture barrier, with niacinamide and shea butter; the brand says to use sunscreen with it. Rated 4.7 from 421 reviews.
• Superfood Skin Drip Serum, £41. A light, milky serum with 5 per cent niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, kale and broccoli seed oil, designed to hydrate, support the barrier and even out tone. Rated 4.7 from 772 reviews.
• Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask, £48. An overnight mask with squalane, prickly pear and a gentle form of vitamin C, designed for dull, dehydrated skin. Rated 4.8 from 1,665 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a simple routine that feels natural but still uses proven actives. The Superfood Cleanser is described as suiting all skin types; the Calm Cleanser suits sensitive or dry skin; the Superfruit one targets dullness and the look of pores.

Good to know: The whole range is vegan and cruelty free. The retinal serum (£66) and Kombucha + 10% AHA Power Exfoliant (£36) are fragrance free but strong: the brand says start once or twice a week, build up slowly, and wear SPF daily. Questions about retinoids in pregnancy go to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Farmacy, which also pairs natural ingredients with science, though several Farmacy products use honey, so not all will suit a vegan.

06Sun Care

The sun protection specialists. The sun protection chapter in the main guide explains SPF, UVA stars and how much to apply. 9 brands.

Coola

A Californian sun care brand making organic sunscreens for face, body, lips and even scalp, designed to feel nice enough to wear every day.

At Space NK: 24 products, from £10 to £46 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says founder Chris Birchby was living in Southern California when both his parents were diagnosed with melanoma. He wanted an effective, organic sunscreen that felt good enough for daily use, couldn't find one, and created it. The brand was born in 2007 and is sold in over 40 countries. Space NK says every formula uses at least 70 per cent certified organic ingredients.

The best sellers:

• Dew Good Illuminating Body Melt Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30, £39.50. A body sunscreen with aloe, shea butter and coconut oil, designed to moisturise and leave skin looking dewy. Water resistant for 40 minutes, and suitable for all skin types.
• Refreshing Water Plumping Gel Serum SPF30, £44. A lightweight face serum with SPF 30, hyaluronic acid, organic aloe and coconut water. The brand says it also helps protect against blue light and pollution.
• Zinc Oxcide Sunscreen Mineral Spray SPF30 Unscented, £31. A non-aerosol mineral body spray with non-nano zinc oxide, fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin. Spray into hands for the face, never straight onto it.
• Face Lotion SPF30 Cucumber, £32. A cucumber-scented face sunscreen with a mattifying finish, suited to combination, oily and sensitive skin. It can double as a makeup primer. It's described as mineral, but the online ingredient list shows chemical filters (avobenzone, octocrylene and others), so check the box for a customer who wants mineral only.
• Pina Colada SPF30 Sunscreen Spray, £27. A clear body spray with a piña colada scent and the brand's antioxidant Plant Protection complex (prickly pear, raspberry seed and buriti oils). Rated 4.5 from 87 reviews.
• Classic Liplux SPF30 Original, £10. A clear lip balm with SPF 30, water resistant for 80 minutes. Rated 4.4 from 51 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: anyone wanting sun protection that feels like skincare, from the scented body sprays for holidays to the face serums for daily wear. The Scalp & Hair Mist SPF30 (£29) is a useful answer for someone asking about protecting a parting.

Good to know: The Face Lotion SPF30 Cucumber is described as vegan and cruelty-free, and the Liplux as cruelty-free and hypoallergenic. Coola also sells a self-tan (Organic Sunless Tan Firming Lotion, £46) and an after-sun lotion (£35). The product pages carry the usual sunscreen advice: apply 15 minutes before sun, and reapply after swimming, towelling and at least every two hours.

Worth comparing: Institut Esthederm, another brand with a strong sun care range at Space NK.

Hello Sunday

An affordable, everyday SPF brand, with sun protection for face, lips, hands and body, described as vegan and cruelty free.

At Space NK: 17 products, from £9 to £25 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Hello Sunday was founded in 2021 to take a "fresh, accessible and eco-conscious approach" to suncare, blending suncare with skincare. Its SPFs protect against UVA and UVB and, the brand says, blue light and pollution, and are sweat resistant. The formulas are vegan, cruelty free and free from oxybenzone, octinoxate and benzophenone, with no white cast, in recyclable packaging.

The best sellers:

• The One For Your Lips, Tinted Lip Balm, £11. An SPF 50 lip balm with a cherry tint and scent, with squalane, hyaluronic acid and shea butter to keep lips soft year round.
• The Retouch One Reapplication Mist SPF 30, £20. A face mist you can spray over makeup to top up protection through the day, with niacinamide. Rated 4.6 from 63 reviews.
• The Everyday One, SPF50 Mineral Face Moisturiser, £24. A zinc oxide (mineral) moisturiser with centella to calm, suited to all skin types but especially balanced to dry.
• The One That's A Serum, Face Drops, £23. A light, fragrance free serum SPF with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and aloe, worn as the last skincare step before makeup. Space NK's editors pick it out as award-winning. The product name says SPF 45 but its description says SPF 50, so check the bottle.
• The One For Your Lips, Fragrance Free Lip Balm SPF 50, £9. A clear, glossy balm with vitamin E and shea butter, to wear alone or over lipstick. Rated 4.5 from 205 reviews.
• The One For Your Hands, Hand Cream SPF 30, £11. A light hand cream with aloe and jojoba. Rated 4.6 from 148 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants to make SPF a daily habit under makeup without spending much, including people who hate a white cast. Oily skin: The Matte One (£22). Dewy look: The Illuminating One Glow Primer (£24, rated 4.5 from 101 reviews).

Good to know: The brand says to apply generously as the last step before makeup and reapply every 2 hours. The Everyday One SPF 50 (£18) suggests five pumps to cover face, neck and ears. Several products are fragrance free. Lip balms are small and cheap, so they're easy add-ons or stocking fillers. For sun allergies or skin conditions, send the customer to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Ultra Violette, another sunscreen brand aimed at a new generation of daily SPF wearers. Supergoop!, which also wants everyone to wear SPF every day.

Institut Esthederm

A French skincare brand built on research into hydration and how skin reacts to the sun, whose top sellers at Space NK are mostly Adaptasun sun care and after-sun.

At Space NK: 41 products, from £18.20 to £89 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the brand was founded in 1978 and has focused its research on hydration, hyperpigmentation and sun protection. Every formula is built around its Cellular Water, designed to mirror the skin's natural water. Space NK says it's for people who want to protect their skin's youthfulness.

The best sellers:

• After Sun Firming Face Care, £49. A face cream for after sun exposure, designed to soothe, hydrate, firm and help prolong a tan.
• Tan Prolonging Body Lotion, £52. A lightly fragranced after-sun milk for face and body, designed to cool, calm and hydrate skin after a day in the sun and keep a tan for longer. Rated 4.8 from 63 reviews.
• Adaptasun Body Lotion Strong Sun, £57. A body sun lotion for skin that tolerates the sun and for strong sun, using the brand's patented Global Cellular Protection. The product page says it's designed for a deeper, longer-lasting tan while protecting against photo-ageing. Rated 4.6 from 74 reviews. There's also a Moderate Sun version for normal skin (£57); it contains peanut oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should ask a pharmacist or GP first.
• Bronz Impulse Face & Body Spray, £56. A tan-preparing mist used every morning for 15 days before a sunny trip. It has no sun filters, so the product page says to wear sunscreen with it in strong sun, and says it isn't for pigmented skin.
• Intensive Retinol Cream, £72. A rich evening cream with retinyl palmitate, designed to smooth the look of deep wrinkles and uneven texture. The product page says to avoid sun exposure during the treatment and wear sun care by day.
• Cellular Water Mist, £33. A face and body mist with the brand's Cellular Water and hyaluronic acid, designed to boost hydration and help the next products absorb. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive. Rated 4.5 from 123 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: someone planning a sunny holiday who wants a tan while protecting their skin, or needs after-sun.

Good to know: The sun range is sorted by how strong the sun is and how the skin copes (Moderate, Strong, Extreme), so ask about skin type and destination first. Apply the Adaptasun lotions 20 minutes before sun and reapply every two hours. The Intensive Retinol Cream contains a retinoid (retinyl palmitate), so questions from anyone pregnant or breastfeeding go to a midwife, GP or pharmacist, and it means sunscreen the next morning.

Worth comparing: Coola, another sun care brand with face and body SPF and an after-sun, with a focus on organic ingredients.

Lancaster

A sun care specialist focused on broad protection and tan-friendly formulas, including after-sun.

At Space NK: 22 products, from £24 to £42 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK's brand page says Lancaster has been "mastering light and its impact on skin cells" since 1946, with its scientists working across the full light spectrum. The page says it lets all skin types adapt to sunlight and "safely achieve our legendary golden tan", in lightweight textures with its well-known fragrance, though its own product instructions also warn that over-exposure to the sun is a serious health threat, even with sunscreen.

The best sellers:

• Sun Kit International Trio Gift Set, £25. Travel sizes of the Sun Beauty Face Cream SPF30, Body Milk SPF30 and Golden Tan Maximiser After Sun Lotion. For all skin types, and a neat holiday gift.
• Sun Beauty Face Stick SPF50, £24. A clear, vegan SPF50 stick for quick top-ups, water and sweat resistant. The product page suggests it for exposed spots like hair partings, ears, freckles and tattoos. Rated 4.6 from 97 reviews.
• Sun Beauty Face & Body Pocket Cream SPF50, £24. A small, vegan SPF50 cream to carry in a bag, for face and body, with a tan activator. Rated 4.7 from 48 reviews.
• Sun Perfect AIR Daily Invisible Fluid SPF50 24H Hydration, £37. A light, everyday face SPF designed to sit well under makeup and hydrate dry skin.
• Sun Perfect AIR Daily Invisible Fluid SPF50 Glow Booster, £37. The same everyday fluid with brightening, antioxidant care, designed for dull, city-tired skin. Rated 4.7 from 95 reviews.
• Golden Tan Maximiser After Sun Lotion, £33. A milky after-sun for face and body with buriti oil, designed to soothe and hydrate sun-exposed skin and, the product page says, help a tan last up to a month. For all skin types, including sensitive. Rated 4.6 from 133 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone going on holiday, customers who want a daily face SPF that works under makeup, and sun-lovers who care about their tan. There's a mineral face cream (£30) and an oil-free milky fluid (£28) for sensitive skin.

Good to know: Many products use the brand's Full Light Technology, which it says protects against UVA, UVB, visible light (including blue light) and infrared. Several are labelled vegan. Lancaster's own instructions are to apply generously, reapply often, and keep babies and young children out of direct sun. Sunscreen doesn't make long sun exposure safe, and any worries about skin changes are for a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Ultra Violette, an Australian SPF brand, and Ultrasun, two more brands whose main department at Space NK is sun care.

Le Rub

A mineral sunscreen and after-sun brand for face and body, founded by a Belgian-born brother and sister, in recycled aluminium packaging.

At Space NK: 11 products, from £6.70 to £43 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Le Rub was founded in 2022 by Kim and Raf Maes, a brother and sister born in Belgium. Kim is a makeup artist and Raf a former professional snowboarder turned photographer, and they set out to make SPF enjoyable to wear. The sunscreens use non-nano zinc oxide, which Space NK calls the most coral-friendly sunscreen ingredient, with ingredients sourced from the Mediterranean and packed in 100 per cent recycled aluminium.

The best sellers:

• Discovery Set, £30. Travel sizes of the Everyday Sunscreen SPF30 (face), All-Day Sunscreen SPF30 (body), Repairing Lotion and Sunset Serum. Carry-on friendly.
• All-Day Sunscreen SPF30, £6.70. A mineral body sunscreen with grapeseed and sunflower oils, designed to leave no white cast. Sizes are 15ml and 125ml, so check the size. Reef safe and vegan.
• Everyday Sunscreen SPF50, £43. An invisible mineral face SPF with encapsulated vitamin C, designed to help reduce the look of pigmentation, fragrance free, and made to sit under makeup without pilling. For normal to dry skin, including sensitive.
• Everyday Sunscreen SPF30, £39. A lightweight everyday face SPF with hyaluronic acid and almond oil. Space NK's brand page picks it as a no-frills daily SPF that doubles as a makeup primer.
• Sunset Serum, £6.70. A calming, hydrating serum for after sun or evenings, with tomato skin, apricot juice and cucumber. Sizes are 4ml and 30ml, so check the size.
• Repairing Lotion, £37. An after-sun lotion for face and body with aloe, cucumber and shea butter, which the brand says is for daily use, not just burns.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants a mineral (zinc) sunscreen with no white cast, people with sensitive or acne-prone skin, and holiday shoppers wanting SPF and after-sun from one brand.

Good to know: Space NK's brand page says the range is reef safe, fragrance free and non-comedogenic. Not everything fits: the All-Day SPF50 has a natural fragrance, and the Sunscreen Mist and Sunscreen Oil (both SPF50, £36) use non-mineral filters and the Mist lists fragrance. Check the label if a customer needs fragrance free or mineral only. The Everyday SPF50 and SPF30 and the All-Day SPF50 contain sweet almond oil, and the Repairing Lotion contains shea butter, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Hello Sunday, another SPF-first brand with face, body and after-sun. Ultra Violette, for customers who want sunscreen that feels like skincare.

Saltee

A small, holiday-inspired suncare brand making light, scented SPF for face and body.

At Space NK: 6 products, from £9 to £19 (29 September 2026). On that date most were shown reduced from a higher price.

The story: Saltee was founded in 2018 by Sam Richardson and Patrick McGuirk, who shared a love of holidays and adventure. Space NK describes it as award-winning, luxury SPF designed to bring back holiday memories through its scents and textures, with light-feeling formulas and high UVA and UVB protection. Space NK also says it's Oprah Winfrey's go-to SPF, and recommends the Sea & Sun Lotion as the place to start.

The best sellers:

• SPF50 Face Sea & Sun Formula, £16 (was £32). A lightweight face sunscreen that the brand says absorbs within seconds. It uses venuceane (an ingredient sourced from the ocean), Nordic pine bark to help with uneven pigmentation, and birch water and cucumber for hydration. Apply 15 minutes before going out in the sun.
• SPF50 City Serum SPF+, £19 (was £38). An everyday SPF serum with a light, natural fragrance, designed to be the last step of a morning routine and to sit smoothly under makeup. Also contains black ginger extract and panthenol.
• Tan Enhance Formula, £15.60 (was £26). An after-sun for face and body with shea butter, designed to soothe skin after a day in the sun and help a tan last longer. It can also be used before a holiday. Rated 4.8 from 6 reviews.
• Body Sea & Sun Lotion SPF30, £9 (was £18). A body sunscreen with coconut oil for moisture and a tan accelerator called MelinOil. The brand says it goes on without a white cast.
• Face Sea & Sun Lotion, £10.80 (was £18). An SPF50 face lotion with a super-light texture and cucumber extract. The brand says it protects against infrared as well as UV rays.

Who to suggest it to: Someone heading off on a sunny holiday who wants suncare that feels and smells like a treat, or someone looking for a light daily face SPF to wear under makeup (the City Serum).

Good to know: The range is small, and on 29 September 2026 most of it was shown reduced, so check the price in store. Every product carries a warning to avoid direct contact with eyes. Review numbers are low across the range, so let the customer try the texture where there's a tester.

Worth comparing: Ultra Violette and Supergoop!, two brands whose main focus at Space NK is also sun care.

Supergoop!

A sunscreen-only brand that makes daily SPF easy and pleasant to wear, with the clear Unseen Sunscreen as its best seller.

At Space NK: 16 products, from £6 to £40 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Holly Thaggard founded Supergoop! in San Antonio, Texas, in 2005, after a friend was diagnosed with skin cancer at 29. She set out to make sunscreens easy to fit into anyone's routine, with mineral and chemical, clear and tinted options. Every formula is described as dermatologist-tested.

The best sellers:

• Unseen Sunscreen SPF50, £36.50. A weightless, scentless, clear gel that protects against UVA and UVB with a velvety, oil-free finish. For all skin types. Rated 4.9 from 14 reviews. There's also an SPF 30 version at £18.
• Mineral Glowscreen Soft-Radiance Drops SPF 30, £36.50. A mineral sunscreen that adds a soft glow. It comes in two shades: Sunrise for lighter skin and Golden Hour for deeper skin tones, with no white cast. Sunrise is described as good for combination and sensitive skin.
• Triple Prep Weightless Daily Moisturizer SPF30, £40. A daily moisturiser with SPF, hyaluronic acid and ectoin, designed to hydrate and not block pores.
• Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF50, £40. A light, buildable skin tint with zinc oxide and no white cast, in shades with warm, cool and neutral undertones. Described as cruelty free and vegan. Rated 4.5 from 41 reviews.
• Play 100% Mineral SPF 30, £6. A water-resistant sunscreen for face and body, made for sport and sweaty days. It's named and described as a zinc oxide mineral formula, but the online ingredient list starts with chemical filters (homosalate, octocrylene) rather than zinc oxide, so check the box for anyone who wants mineral-only. Reduced from £15 on 29 September 2026.
• Glowscreen Sunrise SPF30, £36.50. A tinted, glowy SPF that doubles as a makeup primer, with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. For normal, combination and dry skin. Rated 4.1 from 253 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: anyone who says they hate wearing sunscreen, people who want SPF under makeup, oily skin (Unseen or Mineral Mattescreen), and deeper skin tones worried about a white cast (Golden Hour or Protec(tint)).

Good to know: the (Re)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 30 (£29) is a brush-on powder for topping up over makeup. The product pages carry standard sun-safety warnings, such as keeping babies and young children out of direct sun. Anyone with a skin condition or concern about sun sensitivity should see a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Augustinus Bader's The Sunscreen SPF50 (£110) at the luxury end, and Purito Seoul's Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ (£19) for less.

Ultra Violette

An Australian SPF brand making daily sunscreen feel like skincare, with Supreme Screen its most-reviewed best seller.

At Space NK: 28 products, from £12 to £75 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Ultra Violette was founded in 2019 by Ava Matthews and Bec Jefferd, two people from the SPF industry. The brand's message is that UV rays are the number one cause of skin ageing and that SPF doesn't have to be boring: its "skinscreens" are designed to protect and care for skin at the same time. Space NK says it's cruelty free.

The best sellers:

• Unblock Screen SPF 50 Breakout-Proof SKINSCREEN, £38. A matte mousse with zinc oxide and willowherb, designed for oily, sensitive and blemish-prone skin, with a soft-blur finish.
• Preen Screen SPF 50 Reapplication Mist SKINSCREEN, £23. A fine SPF mist you can spray over makeup to top up protection during the day. Rated 4.4 from 48 reviews.
• Velvet Screen SPF 40 Blurring Mineral SKINSCREEN, £34. A mineral-only, fragrance-free sunscreen with 25 per cent zinc oxide, designed for sensitive, reactive skin.
• Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen SPF 50+, £34. The most-reviewed best seller: sunscreen, moisturiser and primer in one, with Kakadu plum, and no white cast. Rated 4.7 from 2,610 reviews. There's also a "Super Supreme" version at £50, especially for dry skin.
• Fave Fluid SPF 50+ Lightweight Fragrance Free Skinscreen, £37. A light, non-sticky, fragrance-free fluid with vitamin E. Rated 4.5 from 414 reviews.
• Queen Screen SPF 50+ Luminising Serum SKINSCREEN, £38. A glowy serum sunscreen with vitamins B, C, E and F and a light rose scent, for normal to dry skin. Rated 4.2 from 478 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who's never found a sunscreen they enjoy wearing every day. Match the finish to the skin: Unblock for oily or breakout-prone, Velvet for sensitive or reactive, Fave Fluid for anyone wanting fragrance free, Supreme Screen for all skin types, Queen Screen for a glow on normal to dry skin.

Good to know: The brand says to use at least five pumps for face and ears, apply as the last skincare step before makeup, wear it every day, even indoors, since UVA passes through clouds and windows, and reapply through the day. There's a body and hand SPF (Extreme Screen, £27), an SPF 50 lip balm (Sheen Screen, £17, which contains lanolin and beeswax) and minis from £12. Anyone with a skin condition or a history of sun sensitivity should check with a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist.

Worth comparing: Supergoop!, another SPF brand focused on getting people to wear sunscreen every day.

ULTRASUN

A sun care brand with lightweight, fragrance-free face and body SPFs aimed at sensitive skin.

At Space NK: 24 products, from £9 to £64 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Face SPF50+, £27. A light, non-greasy, water-resistant face sun cream with UVA and UVB protection that doubles as moisturiser and primer. It contains ectoin and an antioxidant enzyme; the brand describes it as free from oils, emulsifiers and perfume and suitable for sensitive skin. Rated 4.5 from 156 reviews.
• Lip Protection SPF30, £9. A lip balm with SPF 30, meadowfoam and blackcurrant oils, designed to protect lips from UV, drying and chapping in hot sun or on a ski slope. Rated 4.7 from 290 reviews.
• UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF50, £22. A clear, quick-drying spray you can use over or under makeup and on the scalp. Its benefits list it as non-comedogenic, vegan friendly and reef friendly.
• Face SPF30, £12.50. The lighter-protection version, with a soft matte finish, for face, neck, chest and hands. Rated 4.6 from 226 reviews.
• Face SPF50+ Anti-Pigmentation, £33. A matte SPF with ingredients designed to target the look of pigmentation and help protect against more, described as suitable for sensitive skin.
• Family SPF30, £22. A water-resistant, perfume-free body sun cream in leak-proof packaging for family holidays, for sensitive skin and delicate areas like ears and nose. Rated 4.6 from 146 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with sensitive skin who finds sun cream greasy or irritating, people who want one product that works as moisturiser and primer too, customers worried about dark spots (the Anti-Pigmentation SPFs), and families heading on holiday.

Good to know: Many products are fragrance free or perfume free, and the tinted Anti-Pigmentation SPF 50 (£36) is described as ocean safe with a tint that adapts to skin tone. There's a Kids SPF50+ (£32, described as for children from three years) and a Sports Spray SPF50 (£30). The Scalp Mist's label says "extremely flammable aerosol": keep it away from heat, sparks and open flames, and out of the reach of children. Winter sun and ski trips are a good reason to mention SPF in December. Anything about sun allergies or skin reactions goes to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Supergoop! and Ultra Violette, two other sun care brands on Space NK's brands list.

07Makeup

Complexion, colour, lips and eyes. 38 brands.

19/99

A Canadian makeup brand of simple, multi-use products meant to work for every age, from 19 to 99.

At Space NK: 17 products, from £6 to £29 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says 19/99 was founded by Camille Katona and Stephanie Spence in 2020 to narrow the "generational beauty gap". The idea is "less is more": a few versatile, easy products that work across skin types and tones, so you don't need to be a pro.

The best sellers:

• Water Colour Tint, £19. A water-balm tint for lips and cheeks, designed to give a sheer, skin-like flush you can layer up. Vegan, cruelty free and fragrance free, for all skin types.
• Cream Blush Stick, £28. A creamy, buildable blush you swipe on cheeks or lips for a natural-looking flush, designed to last without drying the skin. Suitable for all skin types.
• Lash Tint Mascara, £16. A slim-wand mascara for lashes and brows that gives a subtle, "freshly tinted" look. It's water resistant but not waterproof, so it washes off easily, and it's designed not to smudge or flake. Space NK's own pick. Rated 4.2 from 78 reviews.
• Precision Colour Pencil, £19. A vegan, high-pigment, creamy-matte pencil you can use on eyes, lips and cheeks, for sharp lines or blended colour. Rated 4.5 from 82 reviews.
• Ink Pen Liquid Liner, £22. A fine-tipped liquid liner inspired by a calligraphy pen, designed to dry down smudge free and transfer proof.
• Tinted Matte Balm, £22. A sheer plum balm for lips, eyes and cheeks, made with natural oils and wax, that leaves a satin-matte finish. It comes with a free sharpener.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants a small, easy makeup bag rather than a big one, and customers of any age who feel put off by complicated routines. The multi-use pencils and tints suit someone who wants one product to do two or three jobs.

Good to know: Space NK's brand page describes the brand as vegan and cruelty free; the Water Colour Tint is also fragrance free. For the pencils, there's a matching Precision Pencil Sharpener at £6. The Colour Stay Setting Powder (£18) is designed to sit over the pencils to help stop transfer.

Worth comparing: Glossier, which Space NK describes as pared-back and effortless, and ILIA Beauty, whose makeup is built around "skin that looks like skin". Both suit the same easy, natural look.

About-Face

An affordable, colour-forward makeup brand built around self-expression, with a range of liquid eye paints.

At Space NK: 23 products, from £14 to £24 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says About-Face was founded in 2021 by Ashley Frangipane, the singer known as Halsey, who learned what a stage-ready formula needs from years of doing their own makeup for performances, red carpets and music videos. The brand's ethos is bold colour and helping you feel like the truest version of yourself. Space NK says everything in the range is vegan, cruelty free and made for experimenting.

The best sellers:

• Supporting Act Dewy Setting Spray, £20. A two-layer spray (oils plus a water-based serum) you shake and mist before or after makeup. The brand says it's designed to hydrate, add glow and set your look, with niacinamide and plant oils such as rosehip and sunflower.
• Holostick, £21. A double-ended eye product: a creamy crayon at one end and a sponge loaded with holographic powder at the other, in six shade pairings.
• Matte Fluid Eye Paint, £18. A liquid eyeshadow that dries down and is designed not to smudge. Layer it for drama or dab it on for a softer pop of colour. Rated 4.6 from 45 reviews.
• The Illusionist Concealer, £23. A lightweight concealer with medium, buildable coverage and a luminous finish, designed to disguise dark circles and uneven tone, in a wide shade range.
• The Performer, £24. A buildable, lightweight foundation with plant extracts, designed to keep oil in check and wear for up to 12 hours. Rated 4.6 from 55 reviews.
• Bronzer, £21. A creamy stick you draw on and blend for a dewy, sun-kissed look.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants to play with colour without spending much, from beginners trying a first graphic liner to people who love glitter and holographic eyes. The Performer and The Illusionist suit someone after an easy everyday base.

Good to know: Space NK describes the whole brand as vegan and cruelty free. The brand suggests Shadow Fix Primer (£16) under the eye paints to help them last. Line Artist (£16) is a matte gel liner the brand says is safe for the waterline.

Worth comparing: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, for a customer who wants bold makeup and a foundation with a big shade range (its Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Foundation comes in 50 shades).

Anastasia Beverly Hills

A makeup brand that built its reputation on brow products and now also sells lips, eyeshadow palettes and contour.

At Space NK: 42 products, from £13 to £46 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Anastasia Soare was born in Romania, moved to the US, and used her training in art and architecture to create a brow-shaping method she calls the "Golden Ratio", built on balance and proportion rather than perfection. She launched the service in 1990, opened a flagship salon in 1997 and a line of brow products in 2000. The brand later added colour cosmetics, including the Modern Renaissance eyeshadow palette, and Space NK notes its commitment to cruelty-free beauty.

The best sellers:

• Kiss Theory Lip Balm, £17. A gel-balm that gives colour and shine in one, with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for moisture and a glossy, non-sticky finish. 23 shades, vanilla scented, vegan and cruelty free. Rated 4.7 from 1,468 reviews.
• GLIDR Shadow Stick, £31. A creamy eyeshadow stick you can use as shadow or liner, no brush needed. The brand says it's smudge-proof, water resistant and lasts up to 12 hours. Rated 4.7 from 1,375 reviews.
• Smooth Blur Contour Stick, £32. A gel-cream contour that melts into skin for soft, natural-looking definition with a dewy, blurred finish. Four cool-toned shades. Rated 4.7 from 1,123 reviews.
• Archibrow Pencil, £28. A brow pencil with a very thin blade-shaped tip, designed to draw fine hair-like strokes for a microbladed look without the blade. Built-in spoolie, up to 12-hour wear. Rated 4.7 from 2,133 reviews.
• Haze Mini Eyeshadow Palette, £30. Nine shades (six matte, three metallic) in a compact with a mirror, for soft to smoky looks. Fragrance free.
• Microstroke Brow Pen, £27. A fine-tip brow pen that mimics individual hairs, especially good for filling sparse brows. Water resistant, with a spoolie on the other end. Rated 4.7 from 1,755 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants help with their brows, whether filling sparse areas, shaping or setting them in place. The mini palettes and lip balm suit someone after an easy gift.

Good to know: The brow range is big: pencils, pens, pomade, powder, gels, plus Brow Freeze in a sculpting wax (£13) and a gel (£16). Shade matching matters, so let customers try in store. Several products are labelled vegan and cruelty free. There's also a primer with SPF 50, Hydra Prime (£39), which is rated lower than the other best sellers (3.9, from only 10 reviews).

Worth comparing: REFY, which has a similar line-up of brow sculpting and pomade products. Glossier's Boy Brow gel-pomade for someone who wants a quick brow gel.

Bobbi Brown

A makeup-artist brand known for a natural, skin-first look and quick, easy stick formulas.

At Space NK: 38 products, from £18 to £52.50 (29 September 2026).

The story: Bobbi Brown was founded in New York in 1991 by the makeup artist of the same name, starting with 10 brown-based lipsticks. Space NK describes a skin-first approach that "enhances rather than masks", and a "put-together-in-five" philosophy built on multitasking formulas. The brand has been owned by Estée Lauder Companies since 1995.

The best sellers:

• Skin Enhancer Multistick, £29. A cream stick for face, cheeks and lips that gives sheer, buildable colour with a soft glow. Contains hyaluronic acid spheres and jojoba, sunflower and safflower oils, and the brand says it hydrates for 24 hours. The shades at number one were from a limited-edition collection.
• Molten Metal Shadow Stick, £29.50. A silky eyeshadow stick with a liquid-like metallic sheen, from the same limited-edition collection. Works as a soft wash or, with a small brush, as liner.
• Lip Tint Liner, £24. A lightweight, water-based lip tint that lines and fills with a natural wash of colour. Shades are inspired by real lip tones.
• Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow Stick, £29.50. The brand's creamy, blendable eyeshadow stick for a quick wash of colour or a layered smoky eye, suitable for all skin types. Rated 4.8 from 677 reviews, by far the most reviewed of its best sellers.
• Weightless Skin Foundation SPF 15, £43. A long-wear matte foundation with light, breathable coverage, designed to help control shine while hyaluronic acid, glycerine and honey extract keep skin comfortable. Comes in 49 shades.
• Pot Rouge, £32. A cream blush for cheeks and lips in a mirrored pot, with castor seed oil. Eight shades. Rated 4.5 from 55 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants natural-looking makeup that's fast to apply, especially busy customers or people nervous about makeup. The sticks are easy to use with fingers.

Good to know: Space NK sets out the brand's five-step routine: Vitamin Enriched Face Base (£19), Skin Corrector Stick (£29), a lightweight base, a flush of colour, then a Cream Shadow Stick and mascara. The Skin Corrector Stick comes in 16 shades and is designed to colour-correct dark circles, with up to 12 hours' wear. There's a range of brushes, and minis of the mascara (£19) and shadow stick (£18) for smaller budgets. The £20 Smokey Glow Eyes Duo pairs a shadow stick with a mini mascara.

Worth comparing: Laura Mercier and Westman Atelier, two more makeup-artist-led brands on Space NK's list.

By Terry

A luxury makeup brand that puts skincare ingredients into its makeup, designed to perfect the complexion, with a rose-based Baume de Rose collection.

At Space NK: 72 products, from £10.20 to £110 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says By Terry was founded in 2000 by makeup artist Terry de Gunzberg and is loved for complexion-perfecting makeup. The rose has come to define the brand, and its Baume de Rose collection runs from balms to creams, masks and cleansers. Space NK names the Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder as a best seller, and suggests the Baume de Rose Lip Care for anyone new to the brand.

The best sellers:

• Matcha Mist Elixir, £29. A two-layer glow mist (a milky moisture layer and a matcha essence) with centella, niacinamide and panthenol, designed to hydrate and calm skin through the day. Vegan, for all skin types. Rated 4.5 from 103 reviews.
• Tea to Tan Lip & Cheek, £26. A water-light, buildable tint for lips and cheeks with black and red tea extracts and cherry blossom, in one sweet cherry shade the brand says suits all skin tones.
• Tea to Tan Golden Glow, £42. A water-based glow serum with a dropper for face, neck and chest, using pearl for a golden sheen. Wear it alone or mix a drop into foundation.
• Mascara Terrybly, £40. A carbon-black mascara with hyaluronic acid and a tapered brush, designed to lengthen and thicken without clumping. Rated 4.2 from 357 reviews.
• Crayon Blackstar, £25. A creamy waterproof eye pencil that works as liner or smudged kohl, in four shades. Vegan. Rated 4.4 from 50 reviews.
• Ombre Blackstar, £35. A cream eyeshadow stick with black pearl extract, for a quick wash of colour or a smoky eye. Rated 4.6 from 580 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants makeup that feels like skincare, especially glowy, natural-looking complexions. The Blackstar eye products suit anyone who wants fast, polished eyes, and Tea to Tan suits a customer after a sun-kissed look without the sun.

Good to know: The UV Base Daily Care SPF 50 (£49) is a primer with broad-spectrum SPF 50, described as fragrance free and vegan. Rouge Opulent Lipstick (£49) has a £34 refill, and the Hyaluronic Global Eye Serum (£55) has a £45 refill. The Tan & Glow Set (£33) pairs travel sizes of Tea to Tan Face & Body and the Hyaluronic Glow Setting Mist, handy as a gift.

Worth comparing: Laura Mercier for skincare-infused complexion basics and a soft, polished finish. Chantecaille for another luxury brand mixing makeup with botanical skincare.

Chantecaille

A French luxury brand of botanical makeup and skincare, with a strong commitment to conservation and giving back.

At Space NK: 131 products, from £14 to £395 (29 September 2026).

The story: Chantecaille was founded by Sylvie Chantecaille in 1998. Space NK describes it as a French brand that brings innovation and nature together, using botanicals and flowers, with a strong commitment to conservation and giving back. Space NK singles out the Healing Mask and the Just Skin tinted moisturiser as examples of the care that goes into each product.

The best sellers:

• Lion Collection Luminescent Eye Shade, £52. A pearlescent eyeshadow with a multi-dimensional shimmer, designed to brighten the eyes.
• Lion Collection Luster Glide Eyeliner, £33. A soft, sharpenable liner with the glide of a liquid and the ease of a pencil. Transfer-proof and long-wearing, and can be smudged out as a shadow.
• Lion Collection Lip Veil, £48. A light, gliding lipstick with FairWild certified baobab oil, designed to give sheer, hydrating colour.
• Bio Lifting Concealer, £56. A medium-coverage concealer that doubles as skincare, with peptides, gentian root and Persian silk tree extract, designed to blur, brighten and de-puff the under-eye area.
• Real Bronze, £56. A creamy gel-powder bronzer for a buildable, natural-looking glow.
• Flamingo Lip Chic, £48. A tinted lip balm with hyaluronic acid, designed to plump, hydrate and add colour and shine. Made in support of protecting flamingos and their habitat.

Who to suggest it to: A customer who wants luxury makeup with a story, or a special gift. The Flamingo pieces suit gifting (the product page calls the Dusk Eye Trio's flamingo palette an ideal gift). Skincare fans will find masks, creams and cleansers too.

Good to know: The Flamingo collection is made in support of wildlife: the Dusk Eye Trio is described as supporting the protection of flamingos in the Amazon. The Éclat Cristalline pieces are labelled vegan and gluten free, with no parabens or talc. They're also labelled silicone free, but the Eye Lumière's ingredient list includes silicone-type ingredients (trimethylsiloxysilicate, silica dimethyl silylate), so check the pack for anyone avoiding silicones. Eyeshadow refills are available at £25. The skincare side includes the Jasmine and Lily Healing Mask (£93), the Rose de Mai Cream (£203) and the 24K Gold Energizing Eye Cream (£258). Makeup review counts are small, so the star ratings say little.

Worth comparing: Sisley-Paris, another French luxury brand selling both makeup and skincare, and By Terry for luxury makeup.

Charlotte Tilbury

A makeup artist's luxury brand of glamorous, glow-giving makeup, skincare and fragrance, whose icons include Pillow Talk and Magic Cream.

At Space NK: 196 products, from £8 to £320 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Charlotte Tilbury was one of the world's most sought-after makeup artists, working backstage, on red carpets and with A-list clients, long before she launched her own brand in 2013. The look is Hollywood-inspired glamour, and her glow-boosting formulas have become global best sellers. Space NK names Pillow Talk, Magic Cream and the Airbrush Flawless range as the icons, and says the brand is made for beauty lovers of all ages.

The best sellers:

• Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur, £35. A finely milled powder blush designed to blur and lift the look of the cheeks, with up to 16 hours' wear and a sweat- and humidity-proof finish. Rated 4.8 from 278 reviews.
• Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder, £40. A translucent setting powder designed to soften the look of pores and texture and control shine for up to 24 hours without caking. Rated 4.7 from 286 reviews.
• Revive and Glow Set Duo, £36. Magic Cream (a moisturiser and primer with peptides) paired with the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, a good way to try both.
• Powder Puff Duo, £15. Two washable, reusable heart-shaped puffs for pressing in loose powder, with a rounded tip for around the eyes.
• Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Sticks, £27. Glide-on sticks in 12 shades, matte or satin, designed to be crease-proof and waterproof for up to 24 hours. Rated 4.7 from 459 reviews.
• Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates Palette, £45. A heart-shaped compact pairing the Pillow Talk matte blush with a colour-correcting powder. Rated 4.8 from 140 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone after a polished, glowing, 'done' look, and gift buyers. Space NK points customers with mature skin to the hydrating skincare and radiant complexion products, and Magic Cream (£79) to anyone wanting a moisturiser that also preps skin for makeup.

Good to know: It's a huge range (makeup, skincare, fragrance and tools), so ask what the customer already uses and loves. The Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray comes in two sizes, £33 and £51 for 200ml. Other names you'll hear: Hollywood Flawless Filter (£39), Lip Cheat Lip Liner (£22) and Pillow Talk Blush Balm Lip Tint (£27).

Worth comparing: Laura Mercier, for a customer who's mainly after a setting powder and a flawless-looking base.

Dasique

A small makeup range at Space NK: themed eyeshadow palettes and soft colour for cheeks and lips.

At Space NK: 5 products, from £16 to £29 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Dasique Shadow Palette Berry Smoothie, £29. An eyeshadow palette of cool berry tones, from deep purples to soft pinks, with pearl toppers for shimmer. The brand says the shades pair well with beiges, browns and soft blues. For all skin types.
• Dasique Souffle Color Pots, £16. A multi-use colour for cheeks and lips with a soft, blendable finish, applied by dabbing on with fingertips. Rated 4.8, and the most-reviewed product in the range, though that's only 23 reviews.
• Dasique Blending Mood Cheek, £21. A palette of demi-matte powder blushes in soft, warm shades, designed for a range of skin tones and to feel light on the skin.
• Dasique Shadow Palette Beige Knit, £29. Soft neutral eyeshadows inspired by winter knitwear, with shades for a base, blending and a shimmer finish.
• Dasique Shadow Palette Chocolate Fudge, £29. Nine chocolate-brown eyeshadows, from milk chocolate to dark cocoa, with a pearl finish shade.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who likes a coordinated, themed palette, or wants a £16 blush and lip colour that's easy to apply with fingers.

Good to know: The whole range is £29 or under, which makes it an easy gift or add-on. Space NK's brand page had no brand story on 29 September 2026, so if a customer asks about the brand's background, check with a colleague rather than guessing. Review counts are small across the range. The Chocolate Fudge palette lists macadamia seed oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

A big makeup brand with a 50-shade foundation and lots of Gloss Bomb lip products, with Fenty Skin, body care and Fenty Hair alongside.

At Space NK: 119 products, from £5 to £53 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK's brand page mainly talks about Fenty Hair, which it says is designed for every hair type and texture, from straight and fine to curly, coily and thick. Every Fenty Hair product contains Replenicore-5, a five-ingredient complex of amino acids, proteins and antioxidants (including Barbados gooseberry, jackfruit and green tea) designed to repair, strengthen and hydrate.

The best sellers:

• Glossy Posse IX, £42. A four-piece lip set: three exclusive Gloss Bomb shades plus a mini Trace'd Out lip liner, for layering glossy looks. A natural gift.
• Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream Guava Getaway, £32. A rich, glossy body cream with shea and mango butters and seven tropical oils, guava-scented. The brand says it instantly doubles skin's moisture levels.
• Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Foundation, £35. A lightweight, buildable, medium-coverage foundation with a natural matte finish, in 50 shades with neutral undertones. It's designed to resist creasing, sweat, humidity and transfer, control shine, and keep its colour true for up to 12 hours.
• Fluid Flex Foundation Brush 165, £29. A dense, scooped brush made to go with that foundation.
• Gloss Bomb Stix Shimmer, £23. A shimmering lip stick that sits between gloss and lipstick, with squalane, vitamin E and shea butter to keep lips comfortable. Rated 4.3 from 53 reviews.
• Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil, £32. A sparkly jelly-textured highlighter for face and body, in a jewel-like compact.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who struggles to find their foundation shade, gloss lovers, and people after fun, sparkly party makeup. Fenty Hair is designed for any hair type and texture, including fine hair, which Space NK says the lightweight formulas are designed not to weigh down.

Good to know: The range covers makeup, skincare, body, hair and a little sun care, so it's worth knowing all of it sits under one name. Several best sellers are from a Capsule Collection, and Gloss Bomb Burst is described as limited edition, so check what's in store. Fenty Hair's best seller is The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner (£15). Other names customers ask for: Gloss Bomb Burst (£22), Sun Stalk'r Soufflé bronzer (£32) and Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint (£30).

Worth comparing: About-Face, for a customer who wants bold, playful colour at a lower price.

Glossier

A New York beauty brand with a pared-back, skin-first look, with best sellers including Balm Dotcom, Boy Brow and the Glossier You perfumes.

At Space NK: 70 products, from £5 to £88 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Glossier began in 2010, when founder Emily Weiss launched Into The Gloss, a beauty blog about real people's routines. What its community said it wanted inspired the product line, which launched in 2014 with a handful of essentials. The brand is about beauty that "enhances rather than masks", designed to be straightforward, effortless and accessible.

The best sellers:

• Balm Dotcom Lip Balm, £16. The number one seller: a multi-purpose balm with vitamin E, rice bran and rosemary extracts that also works on cuticles, elbows and dry patches. Comes tinted and flavoured. Rated 4.4 from 1,672 reviews.
• You Eau de Parfum, £70. A genderless "skin scent" designed to smell a little different on everyone: pink pepper, iris, ambrette and a musky ambrox base. Rated 4.2 from 2,891 reviews. Soie, Doux and Fleur are sister scents at the same price and all best sellers.
• Boy Brow, £22. A brow gel-pomade inspired by moustache wax, with beeswax, carnauba wax and hyaluronic acid, designed to thicken, shape and hold brows without stiffness. Seven shades including clear. Rated 4.4 from 1,394 reviews.
• Lash Slick Mascara, £20. A lengthening mascara with 1 to 2mm fibres that cling to lashes like mini extensions. Water resistant, but the brand says it removes without harsh rubbing and is suitable for sensitive eyes. Rated 4.3 from 4,002 reviews.
• Stretch Concealer, £22. A cream concealer in a pot with avocado and jojoba oils, flexible waxes to avoid creasing, and a dewy finish. Fragrance free and non-comedogenic. Rated 4.3 from 1,015 reviews.
• Futuredew, £30. An oil-serum hybrid with plant oils, squalane and light-reflecting minerals, worn alone for glow, as a primer or as a highlighter. Described as ideal for drier or dull skin. Rated 4.2 from 3,082 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone after a natural, "your skin but better" look, makeup beginners, and gift buyers on a budget. The perfumes suit someone who wants a personal skin scent.

Good to know: Most perfumes come in an 8ml size as well as 50ml (You also in 100ml), so check which size a price is for; the small size helps with gifting. The fragrances are labelled vegan and cruelty free, and there's a solid perfume (£35) and a candle (£45) in the You scent. Milky Jelly Cleanser (£24), another best seller, is described as gentle enough for twice-daily use and suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Worth comparing: ILIA, which also blends skincare ingredients into makeup. Summer Fridays for a customer who comes in for a lip balm.

Hourglass

A luxury vegan, cruelty-free makeup brand, with its Ambient Lighting powders and collectable packaging at the heart of the range.

At Space NK: 107 products, from £12 to £174 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Hourglass was launched in 2004 by beauty industry veteran Carisa Janes and has been fully vegan since December 2020. Its Red 0 Lipstick used a vegan replacement for carmine, which Space NK calls an industry first. Many of its formulas are known for a light-reflecting, skin-blurring effect, and its limited-edition Christmas palettes are designed by artists and illustrators.

The best sellers:

• Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked (Hope, Luck or Wish), £94. The Holiday 2026 limited-edition face palettes: a finishing powder plus blush, bronzer and highlighter shades, designed to soften harsh light for a lit-from-within glow. The packaging carries charms by French jewellery designer Lauren Rubinski.
• Ambient Lighting Edit Brush II, £55. The matching double-ended brush (a slanted end for blush and bronzer, a tapered end for highlighter), with a charm in Love, Luck or Wish.
• Phantom Blur Balm, £36. A gel-based lip balm with soft-matte, buildable colour, designed to blur lip lines and stay comfortable. Five shades.
• Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara, £34. A film-forming mascara that coats each lash with light fibres for length and lift, resists smudging and comes off with warm water. Vegan and cruelty free. Rated 4.4 from 894 reviews.
• Shape and Sculpt Lip Liner, £30. A creamy, transfer-resistant matte liner with jojoba oil, certified by The Vegan Society. Rated 4.6 from 85 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: A customer who wants luxury makeup that's also vegan and cruelty free, and anyone after a soft, glowing, blurred finish. At Christmas, it's a strong gift brand because of the limited-edition palettes and packaging.

Good to know: Space NK says many products leave out parabens, phthalates, sulphates and synthetic fragrance, which may suit sensitive skin, though it still recommends a patch test. A patch test doesn't rule out an allergy, so any allergy question goes to a pharmacist or GP. The core Ambient Lighting range runs across powder (£54), bronzer (£56), blush (£46) and the Ambient Lighting Palette (£70), and there are travel sizes of the mascara, concealer, bronzer and powder. The Confession lipstick is refillable (refill £22). For foundation shade matching, Space NK suggests working out whether the customer's undertone is cool, warm or neutral first.

Worth comparing: By Terry and Laura Mercier, two more luxury makeup brands with a focus on complexion.

ILIA Beauty

Clean makeup powered by skincare; Space NK's brand page singles out the Super Serum Skin Tint and Limitless Lash Mascara.

At Space NK: 44 products, from £8 to £64 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Sasha Plavsic founded ILIA in Vancouver in 2011. She'd struggled with acne and sensitive skin and wanted makeup that wouldn't irritate. It began with a lip balm and grew into makeup built on natural and organic ingredients that puts skin first. The motto is "Skin that looks like skin".

The best sellers:

• Thru Line Waterproof Eyeliner, £24. A buttery waterproof pencil with avocado oil-coated pigments, for the lash line or waterline. Rated 4.7 from 514 reviews.
• Skin Blur Serum Concealer, £30. A light, serum-feel concealer with medium coverage and up to 12 hours of wear that sets itself, so no powder is needed. Described as vegan, non-comedogenic and safe for sensitive skin. Rated 4.7 from 742 reviews.
• Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss, £26. A fragrance-free gloss with fenugreek and seaweed extracts, designed for shine, sheer colour and hydration. Rated 4.8 from 758 reviews.
• Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon, £27. A lipstick and liner in one, with hyaluronic acid and a soft-matte finish. Vegan and fragrance free. Rated 4.5 from 1,521 reviews.
• Limitless Lash Mascara, £29. A two-sided wand (brush one side, comb the other) with beeswax and shea butter, designed to lift and lengthen without smudging. It comes off with warm water. Rated 4.5 from 6,509 reviews.
• Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 30, £42. A dewy tint with squalane, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, plus SPF 30, in 30 shades.

Who to suggest it to: anyone wanting natural-looking makeup that's kind to sensitive skin, and people who want makeup and skincare benefits in one step.

Good to know: the Limitless Lash Mascara is also listed at £16. The Base Face Milk (£28, rated 4.7 from 1,410 reviews) is a hydrating prep step. The skin tint can separate naturally in the bottle, so the product page says shake it vigorously.

Worth comparing: Erborian, whose CC creams are another skincare-meets-makeup route to an even base.

ISAMAYA

A makeup-artist brand with bold colour, metallic packaging and skincare-style formulas.

At Space NK: 16 products, from £15 to £95 (29 September 2026).

The story: ISAMAYA Beauty was founded in 2022 by makeup artist and creative director Isamaya Ffrench, after more than a decade doing makeup for high-profile celebrities. Space NK describes its core line as "science-backed" makeup and skincare with an edge, balancing easy everyday wear with high impact, in eye-catching metallic packaging.

The best sellers:

• Core Palette, £95. A palette of 14 richly pigmented shades. Add a mixing medium to intensify them or use them as liner, with a brush or fingers.
• Microbial Gel Clear, £35. A feather-light, clear hydrogel primer with hyaluronic acid and prebiotics, designed to hydrate, calm redness and leave a tacky base that grips makeup.
• Lip Lacq, £32. A high-shine plumping lip lacquer with red pepper and ginger oil for a warming, fuller look, plus hyaluronic acid. Wear alone or over lipstick.
• Colour Correcting Serum, £40. A lightweight serum with colour-correcting pigments, designed to even out tone and add glow while helping control shine. Comes in shades for various skin tones.
• Hyalurolip Lucient, £33. A clear, glossy lip serum with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, designed to hydrate and plump.
• Sculpting Stick, £35. A creamy contour stick with a tapered tip and ceramide boosters, for face, eyes or lips.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who loves makeup as self-expression and wants something with a fashion edge, or a customer after makeup with skincare benefits. The Lip Liner (£24) is an easy first buy.

Good to know: One of Space NK's favourites on the brand page is the Metal Lip Balm (£27), a hydrating balm in metallic shades. Lip Lacq gives a warming sensation, worth mentioning to anyone with sensitive lips. There's a £30 Lip Case Refill and a £15 Tube Squeezer. Review counts are small, and the Eyeliner Ink's single review is too few to mean anything.

Worth comparing: Westman Atelier and Lisa Eldridge Beauty, two more makeup-artist-founded brands on Space NK's list.

IT Cosmetics

Problem-solving makeup with skincare built in; its top sellers at Space NK are the CC+ Creams and the Bye Bye concealers.

At Space NK: 38 products, from £12.50 to £27.50 (29 September 2026). On that date many were reduced to half their usual price, so check the current price in store.

The story: Space NK says IT Cosmetics makes skin-loving, problem-solving makeup and skincare, created in collaboration with dermatologists and plastic surgeons, with a solution for every beauty concern.

The best sellers:

• CC+ Cream Original SPF50+, £19.50 (was £39). A full-coverage colour-correcting cream with SPF 50+ that can stand in for foundation, primer, concealer or moisturiser. It contains peptides, collagen and hyaluronic acid and is designed to reduce the look of redness and dark circles. Rated 4.4 from 328 reviews.
• Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer, £14 (was £28). A highly pigmented, water-resistant, full-coverage concealer in 24 shades, with peptides and hyaluronic acid, designed to cover dark circles. Rated 4.3 from 3,413 reviews.
• CC+ Cream Matte SPF40, £19 (was £38). The matte version, designed to reduce shine and balance oil.
• Bye Bye Dark Spot Concealer, £14 (was £28). Buildable medium coverage with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and caffeine, designed to reduce the look of dark spots and under-eye circles over time. Vegan and fragrance free. Rated 4.5 from 3,009 reviews.
• Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Serum, £27.50 (was £55). An overnight serum with 12 per cent vitamin C, ferulic acid and polydatin, designed to smooth fine lines and even tone. Vegan. Rated 4.6 from 3,443 reviews.
• Brow Power Universal Eyebrow, £12.50 (was £25). One universal taupe brow pencil with a spoolie; light pressure for blonde or silver brows, more for darker. Rated 4.4 from 1,960 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants one product to do several jobs, customers wanting to cover redness, dark circles or dark spots, and people after high coverage that still feels like skincare. CC+Nude Glow (£19.50) is the lighter, 'no makeup' option with SPF 40, labelled suitable for all skin types including sensitive.

Good to know: Several complexion products carry SPF (50+, or 40 for the Matte and Nude Glow). The Dark Spot Concealer and Beauty Sleep Serum are labelled vegan, but the CC+ Cream Original, Matte and Illumination list snail secretion filtrate among their ingredients, so they won't suit a vegan. Several best sellers have thousands of reviews (3,443 for the Beauty Sleep Serum).

Worth comparing: Kevyn Aucoin, for a customer who wants a flexible, full-coverage complexion product with a makeup artist's touch.

Jordana Ticia

Fun, affordable makeup from a Manchester makeup artist, inspired by pro techniques and sold only at Space NK.

At Space NK: 15 products, from £8 to £45 (29 September 2026).

The story: Jordana Ticia is a Manchester-born makeup artist who started the brand in 2016 as a passion project, making lip glosses and selling them on Snapchat with the support of her late grandfather. It grew into a brand covering complexion, eyes, lips and tools, built around inclusive shades for all skin tones, genders and ages and shaped by feedback from its community. Space NK says you can shop it exclusively there, online and in selected stores, and its team especially love the duos that pair a cream with a matching powder.

The best sellers:

• Kiss Kit, £28. A lip gift set: a creamy Lip Liner, a Sheer Luck Lipstick and a Pout Pot, in Fair or Deep shade edits.
• My Three Besties, £42. A gift set. The product page lists an eyeshadow palette, a Gummy Twinkle Stick and a Blush Duo, although the description talks about lips, so check the box in store.
• Pout Pot, £12. A sheer, buildable, glossy lip tint with a silicone applicator and a hearts keyring.
• Gummy Twinkle Stick, £14. A jelly-textured glitter shadow stick that feels cool going on, then sets to a sparkly, budge-proof finish. Works on eyes, cheeks and lips.
• Bronzer Duo, £19. A cream bronzer and matching powder in one compact, so there's no guesswork about matching the two.
• Blusher Duo, £17. Cream and powder blush together, with a detachable mirror and stackable magnetic packaging. Several shades, from soft rose to deep berry.

Who to suggest it to: Someone new to makeup who wants easy wins, someone on a budget, or a makeup lover who wants to try pro-style layering (cream then powder). Space NK says it suits beginners and makeup artists alike.

Good to know: The Bronzer Duo, Blusher Duo, Sheer Luck Lipstick, Lip Liner and eye palette are described as vegan and cruelty free (the Blusher Duo as PETA certified). The £8 Lip Liner is the lowest-priced item in the range. Reviews were few in September 2026. There are brush sets too (face £45, eyes £40).

Worth comparing: REFY, another founder-led brand focused on simple, trend-led makeup at similar prices.

Kay Beauty

An affordable, inclusive makeup brand from Indian film star Katrina Kaif, with skin-caring "kare" ingredients.

At Space NK: 43 products, from £7 to £27 (29 September 2026).

The story: Katrina Kaif launched Kay Beauty in 2019, and Space NK calls it India's first celebrity beauty brand. She wanted beauty that felt approachable and inclusive and encouraged people to embrace their individuality. Space NK says the brand is proudly rooted in South Asian identity, formulated for all skin tones, and infused with "kare" ingredients such as ceramides and chamomile.

The best sellers:

• True Tone, £16. Listed as True Tone, but the product page describes it as the Cashmere Lip Blur: a mousse-like matte lip clay with a flat applicator, designed for soft-focus, one-stroke colour. Contains avocado oil.
• Hydra Glow Tinted Sunscreen SPF 40 PA++, £16. A tinted sunscreen with ceramides and hyaluronic acid that works alone or as a base, for a dewy, even look.
• Soft Matte Full Coverage Concealer, £16. A buildable matte concealer with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, designed to cover dark circles, blemishes and redness. Has a wand at one end and a sponge at the other.
• Hydra Cloud Cushion Foundation, £21. A cushion foundation designed with Korean makeup experts, with SPF40, hyaluronic acid and squalane. Pat on with the puff and layer for coverage.
• Plumping HD Lip Liner, £12. A creamy matte, transfer-resistant liner with black rose and raspberry leaf extracts, designed to define and plump the look of lips.
• Infinite Lip Pen, £16. A long-lasting, transfer-proof matte lip colour with hyaluronic acid and olive squalane, in 15 shades.

Who to suggest it to: Space NK says Kay Beauty should be the go-to for olive and brown skin tones because the shade range is exceptional, while stressing it's for everyone. Space NK also says its ceramides and chamomile make it good for sensitive skin. Prices from £7 make it an easy place to start a first makeup bag.

Good to know: Everything is £27 or less, with kajal eyeliners at £7 and some blushes at £10, so it's handy for stocking fillers. There's a £27 Festive Eyes Gift Set and a £23 Katrina's Glow Must Haves set. The brand hashtag is #ItsKayToBeYou. Review counts are small.

Worth comparing: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, two more celebrity-founded makeup brands on Space NK's list.

Kevyn Aucoin

A professional makeup line from one of the biggest makeup artists of his generation, whose Sensual Skin Enhancer Space NK's site calls iconic.

At Space NK: 30 products, from £13.50 to £44 (29 September 2026). Some prices weren't shown online that day, so check in store.

The story: Space NK says Kevyn Aucoin became interested in makeup at 11, moved to New York and defined makeup artistry at fashion weeks, working with icons such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Gwyneth Paltrow. He founded the brand in 2001 and died in 2002, leaving it as a legacy so anyone can create professional, editorial looks at home with easy-to-use products.

The best sellers:

• The Etherealist Super Natural Concealer, £13.50 (was £27). A lightweight, medium-coverage liquid concealer with light-reflecting pigments, designed to blur blemishes and dark spots. The product page says it can also contour or prime lips. Rated 4.1 from 70 reviews.
• Glass Lip Duo. The Unforgettable Lip Definer (a creamy liner with a brush end) paired with Glass Glow Lip, a non-sticky gloss with vitamin E, ceramides and jojoba oil.
• The Art of Blush & Glow. A duo of highly pigmented blush and highlighter with a buttery texture, labelled vegan. A little goes a long way.
• Precision Eye Definer, £33. A self-sharpening gel liner with an ultra-fine tip and a smudger brush, designed not to budge, that glides along the waterline. Vegan and cruelty free.
• Cream & Powder Contour Brush, £36. A small, rounded synthetic brush shaped like a fingertip, for contouring with cream or powder.
• Sensual Skin Enhancer. Described on its product page as "the iconic, do-it-all complexion perfector": a waterproof, highly pigmented 5-in-1 that works as concealer, colour corrector, foundation, contour and highlighter, in 16 shades including three colour-correcting ones.

Who to suggest it to: Makeup lovers who want pro-level results at home, and anyone who needs strong, adjustable coverage (the Skin Enhancer), or a precise, long-lasting liner. Space NK suggests the Skin Enhancer for someone wanting a hybrid of foundation and concealer.

Good to know: Several products are labelled vegan and cruelty free, but not all: the Sensual Skin Enhancer's ingredients include honey. Space NK's site has a shade-matching tool for the concealer. Also in the range: The Volume Mascara, designed for volume in one coat, plus The Neo-Bronzer and Neo-Blush (£34 each). Space NK also mentions the brand's eyelash curler.

Worth comparing: Charlotte Tilbury, another makeup artist's brand, for a customer who wants glamour and glow.

Kosas

Californian "skincare meets makeup": easy, comfy everyday makeup made with skin-caring ingredients, with a concealer Space NK says went viral.

At Space NK: 55 products, from £12 to £42 (29 September 2026).

The story: Kosas was founded in California in 2015 by Sheena Yaitanes, who has a degree in biological sciences and a love of colour and painting. Her belief is that makeup is a chance to take care of your skin, so every product is loaded with skincare ingredients. Space NK says all Kosas products are cruelty free, and that the concealer went viral and became the brand's hero. Space NK's team are fans of the concealer, the foundation and the bright packaging.

The best sellers:

• Soulgazer Eye-intensifying Set, £34. A trio: the Soulgazer Mascara, a mini brown mascara and a waterproof gel eyeliner.
• Mini Lip Pulse Trio, £24. Three mini lip plumpers that give a warming-cooling tingle for fuller-looking, glassy lips. The full-size Lip Pulse Glassy Lip Plumper is £24 and rated 4.3 from 337 reviews.
• Soulgazer Mascara, £28. A lengthening, lifting mascara with a peptide serum, which the product page says supports longer, fuller-looking lashes over 6 to 8 weeks. Labelled safe for sensitive eyes. Rated 4.5 from 800 reviews.
• Cloud Set Loose Brightening Powder, £35. A talc-free translucent setting powder with bamboo extract to control shine for an airbrushed, matte finish. Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic (designed not to clog pores). Rated 4.6 from 418 reviews.
• Impressionist Multistick Cream Cheek + Lip Colour, £32. A creamy stick that blends on cheeks and lips for a natural flush. Rated 4.7 from 512 reviews.
• Shiny Objects Highlighter, £32. A powder highlighter with a creamy feel and passion fruit extract, which the product page says is clinically proven to moisturise. Rated 4.6 from 461 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants quick, fresh, "my skin but better" makeup that feels comfortable, or anyone with sensitive eyes or skin who's nervous about makeup. The Revealer Concealer (£28) and Revealer Foundation SPF 25 (£38) are the two Space NK says celebrities and makeup artists rave about.

Good to know: Kosas has a wide shade range, so shade-match in store. DreamBeam SPF 30 (£37, mini £17) is a mineral face sunscreen; the mini is rated 4.5 from 715 reviews. With the lip plumpers, the product page warns of temporary redness if applied outside the lip line. Kosas also sells AHA deodorants (£16).

Worth comparing: ILIA Beauty, another brand that blends skincare ingredients with makeup, and Westman Atelier, for a pricier makeup artist-led take on the same idea.

Kulfi Beauty

Joyful, colourful vegan makeup with inclusive shade ranges, created with the South Asian community in mind.

At Space NK: 14 products, from £17.50 to £34 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Priyanka Ganjoo founded Kulfi in 2021 so everyone, especially people from the South Asian community, would feel seen and celebrated. Makeup was often taboo where she grew up, and she rarely saw her identity reflected on shelves. The range is vegan and cruelty free, and it's for everyone who loves colour.

The best sellers:

• A Rosy Affair Duo, £34. Two shades of the Lassi Lips Staining Lip Oil, the best-selling pink nude Rose plus the limited-edition rose brown Chiku.
• Khili Khili Glow Face Mist, £32. A rose-scented setting spray with glycerin, squalane and panthenol, designed to hold makeup with a dewy finish. For normal to dry skin.
• Lassi Lips Staining Lip Liner, £24. A creamy liner that sets into a soft stain that adapts to your natural lip tone, with peptides and vitamin E.
• Lassi Lips Staining Lip Oil, £24. Goes on like a gloss and leaves a matte tint that the product page says lasts up to eight hours, with mango seed and coconut oils.
• Main Match Concealer, £26. A hydrating, self-setting concealer with medium, buildable coverage and a radiant finish, in a wide shade range. Rated 4.6 from 272 reviews.
• Badi Lash Mascara, £26. A tubing mascara with a ball-tip wand for short and inner lashes, designed not to smudge or flake. Comes off with warm water. Rated 4.2 from 715 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: anyone who struggles to find their shade, fans of long-wearing lip stains, and customers who want fun, expressive colour.

Good to know: Space NK describes the line as vegan and cruelty free. The Underlined Kajal Eyeliner (£20) is waterproof, safe for the waterline, and comes in shades inspired by South Asian textiles. Lip stain reviews are mixed, so a tester swatch helps.

Worth comparing: ILIA Beauty, another makeup brand that puts skincare ingredients into lip and complexion products.

Laura Mercier

A high-end makeup brand that pioneered the 'flawless face', whose most-loved products include its Translucent Loose Setting Powder and Tinted Moisturiser.

At Space NK: 126 products, from £13 to £83 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says French makeup artist Laura Mercier created the 'flawless face' look seen across her editorial campaigns and high-profile clients, then started making her own formulas on set to get the textures and finishes she wanted. The brand launched in 1996 and now covers makeup, skincare and body care. Its signature method has four steps: prime, enhance skin tone, conceal, then set. Space NK says it's designed for all ages and skin types and suits people who love soft glam.

The best sellers:

• Blush Colour Infusion Duo, £34. A creamy, talc-free powder blush mixing matte and luminous pigments, with ceramides, designed to give a natural flush for up to 16 hours.
• Caviar Eyeshadow Quad, £52. A talc-free palette of four finishes (matte, satin, shimmer, metallic), designed to resist smudging, creasing and fading.
• Caviar Stick Eyeshadow, £29. Creamy waterproof stick shadows in matte and shimmer, designed for 24-hour wear without creasing. Rated 4.6 from 1,217 reviews.
• Secret Camouflage Complexion Perfector, £29. A full-coverage concealer compact with warm and cool adjustor shades for customising, with vitamins C and E. Waterproof and transfer-resistant.
• Tinted Moisturiser Natural Dewy SPF 30, £39. Sheer to light coverage with a dewy finish, prebiotics and SPF 30, aimed at normal and dry skin. Rated 4.4 from 141 reviews.
• Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur, £44. A talc-free, fragrance-free powder designed to blur pores and fine lines, control shine and set makeup for up to 16 hours, without flashback in photos. Suitable for all skin types. Rated 4.7 from 1,300 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone wanting natural-looking, 'your skin but better' makeup, new makeup users who want a simple routine, and anyone whose base doesn't last. The Tinted Moisturiser suits drier skin; the Secret Brightening Under Eye Setting Powder (£31) is aimed at oily, combination and normal skin.

Good to know: The Setting Powder is described as dermatologist-tested and non-comedogenic (designed not to clog pores). There's also a Blurred Matte version of the Tinted Moisturiser (£39, or £20 as a mini), and a Translucent Hydrating Setting Spray (£32). The range also includes a bath and body collection.

Worth comparing: Charlotte Tilbury, whose Airbrush Flawless Blur Loose Powder is a popular alternative setting powder with more of a glamour focus.

Lisa Eldridge Beauty

A makeup artist's own line, with now-iconic lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes and fresh, natural complexion products.

At Space NK: 39 products, from £21 to £50 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Lisa Eldridge is a makeup artist who worked behind the scenes with faces including Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss before sharing her expertise on YouTube. In 2018 she launched her own makeup line, designed to be easy to use and to perform professionally. The look is fresh and effortless, and the formulas include skincare ingredients, with light textures and buildable coverage for all skin types and ages. Space NK says it's well suited to mature skin, because the base products are designed not to settle into fine lines.

The best sellers:

• Seamless Skin Luminist Concealer, £31. A light concealer with a natural, luminous finish, designed to brighten and even skin tone.
• Velatura Balm Dewy Lip and Cheek Stick, £27. A sheer, dewy tint for lips and cheeks, with shea butter. Rated 4.5 from 124 reviews.
• Fawn Eyeshadow Palette, £50. Neutral mattes and shimmers inspired by old New York glamour, for day or evening. Rated 4.8 from 229 reviews. Desert Gleam, also £50, has six sandy, khaki and metallic shades.
• Liquid Silk Eyeshadow, £26. A soft matte liquid shadow that sets itself and is designed not to crease or fade, with shea butter. Rated 4.8 from 505 reviews, the most reviewed of its best sellers.
• Pinpoint Concealer Micro Correcting Pencil, £27. A very fine, waterproof concealer pencil for small spots and shadows. Fragrance free and described as suitable for sensitive skin.
• Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick, £49, and Refill, £25. A comfortable satin lipstick in a refillable case. The refill is aluminium and recyclable. Fragrance free and cruelty free. Both rated 4.7 or higher from over 330 reviews each.

Who to suggest it to: customers who want a polished, natural look with no fuss, beginners who want easy formulas, and mature customers looking for makeup that won't sit in fine lines.

Good to know: Kitten Lash Mascara (£29, also in a warm brown called Burnt Umber) is smudge-proof and water-resistant; the Burnt Umber shade is rated 4.7 from 406 reviews. The brushes mostly show ratings of 4.9 or 5.0. Several products are described as cruelty free and fragrance free. The lipstick refills let a customer keep the case and change shade. The Velatura stick and Liquid Silk Eyeshadow contain shea butter, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Victoria Beckham Beauty for another fashion-led, polished makeup line. Milk Makeup for quick, multi-use sticks at lower prices.

Milk Makeup

A New York makeup brand with multi-use sticks and a Hydro Grip primer among its best sellers, all described as vegan and cruelty free.

At Space NK: 62 products, from £9.80 to £47 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Milk Makeup was founded in 2014 by Mazdack Rassi and his partners at Milk Studios in New York. It's about simple, everyday essentials, with community, creativity and self-expression at its heart. Every product is vegan, cruelty free, Leaping Bunny certified and free of parabens. Space NK describes it as made for busy people who like simple, multi-purpose makeup, and says you don't need to be a pro to use it.

The best sellers:

• Lip + Cheek, £24. A creamy stick for lips and cheeks, with hyaluronic acid, ceramides and pomegranate flower oil to keep it comfortable. Comes in satin and soft-focus finishes (there's also a Lip + Cheek Blur, £24). Rated 4.6 from 34 reviews.
• Highlight, £24. A creamy highlighter stick with a pearly finish and no glitter.
• Quick Sculpt, £24. A cool-toned matte contour stick that blends easily, with hyaluronic acid, ceramides and jojoba oil.
• Matte Bronzer, £24. A shimmer-free cream bronzer stick for a buildable, sun-kissed warmth.
• Hydro Grip Gel Concealer, £26. A gel-to-cream stick designed to cover blemishes, redness and dark circles without settling or creasing. For all skin types, including sensitive.
• Hydro Grip Primer, £35. A silicone-free gel primer designed to hold makeup for up to 12 hours and hydrate, with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and blue agave. Free from fragrance and oil. It has 561 reviews, rated 4.1, and comes in 10ml, 30ml and 45ml.

Who to suggest it to: busy customers who want quick, easy makeup, people who do their face on the go, and makeup beginners. Good for anyone who wants vegan makeup.

Good to know: the Hydro Grip Gel Tint (£34, 15 shades) is a fragrance-free skin tint described as suitable for sensitive skin, with 327 reviews. The Hydro Grip Setting Spray (£20) is rated 4.5. There are small sets such as The Travel Stash (£16) and Hydro Grip Heroes (£14.50). The Kush name covers its mascaras, brow products and a lip oil.

Worth comparing: Lisa Eldridge Beauty, which also makes a lip and cheek stick, in a more polished line. Victoria Beckham Beauty for a more luxury take.

Monika Blunder Beauty

Easy, natural-looking everyday makeup from a celebrity makeup artist, with botanical, kind-to-skin formulas.

At Space NK: 5 products, from £11.50 to £42.50 (29 September 2026). On that date most were shown at half their previous price.

The story: The brand was launched in 2020 by celebrity makeup artist Monika Blunder, whose clients have included Jessica Alba and Megan Fox. Space NK says she built it around what her clients wanted: makeup that's functional and gentle on skin. Every formula is infused with botanicals and made without parabens, phthalates or sulfates.

The best sellers:

• Kissen Lush Lipstick Crayon, £14 (was £28). A lipstick in crayon form with an airy, buttery finish. Jojoba oil, shea butter and squalane are there to keep lips moisturised. Glide it straight on, or dab with a finger for a softer, blotted look.
• Cover Foundation/Concealer, £22.50 (was £45). An all-in-one foundation and concealer with a natural, skin-like finish, and Space NK's own pick from the range. Contains aloe vera, arnica and chamomile, which the product page says soothe and calm redness. Lighter and darker shades can double as highlight and contour. Rated 4.5 from 47 reviews.
• Undercover Face Crème, £42.50 (was £85). A fragrance-free moisturiser for all skin types, made in Germany. Shea butter and squalane for moisture, and the product page says it's designed to reduce the look of redness and wrinkles.
• Botanical Balm Hyaluronic Lip Tint, £11.50 (was £23). A sheer, buildable tint with hyaluronic acid, squalane and shea butter, designed to moisturise while adding colour.
• Sweet Talk Lip Oil. A non-sticky tinted lip oil with vitamin E and brown algae oil and a citrus scent. It can be worn alone or over the crayon. No price was showing online.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a quick, natural look without a long routine, or who has sensitive skin and wants gentle, fuss-free makeup. The Cover is a good answer for "I want one product that does foundation and concealer".

Good to know: The makeup is labelled vegan and cruelty free on Space NK's site. The face cream is fragrance free. The crayon, lip tint and face cream contain shea butter, and the cream also contains sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. It's a small range of five products, so check shades in store.

Worth comparing: RMS Beauty and Westman Atelier, both makeup-artist brands that mix pigment with skincare-style ingredients.

NARS Cosmetics

A luxury makeup-artist brand whose most popular products include Orgasm Blush, Radiant Creamy Concealer and Light Reflecting Foundation.

At Space NK: 69 products, from £6 to £48 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says NARS was founded in New York City in 1994 by French makeup artist and photographer François Nars, launching with just 12 lipsticks. It's now known for skin-perfecting bases, statement cheek colour and iconic lip products, with inclusive shade ranges for foundation and concealer. Space NK names Orgasm Blush, Laguna Bronzer, Radiant Creamy Concealer and Light Reflecting Foundation as the most popular products.

The best sellers:

• Notorious Mascara, £29. A lengthening, lifting and volumising mascara with a wavy brush and argan oil, designed for 16-hour smudge- and flake-resistant wear. It comes off with a mild cleanser and warm water. Rated 4.8 from 56 reviews. A mini is £16.
• Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick, £30.50. A sheer-to-medium, hydrating lipstick with mango and shea butter, in shades including Orgasm and Dolce Vita. Rated 4.4 from 592 reviews.
• Blush, £36.50. The icon: a silky, buildable powder blush designed to last up to 16 hours, in shades such as Orgasm (peachy-pink), Dolce Vita (soft rose) and Sex Appeal (fresh peach). Suitable for all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 6,706 reviews.
• The Multiple, £34. A cream-to-powder stick for cheeks, lips and eyes, in 12 shades. Rated 4.7 from 768 reviews.
• Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder, £36. A gel-powder highlighter designed to be water- and sweat-resistant for up to 10 hours, in five shades. Rated 4.8 from 244 reviews.
• Light Reflecting Foundation, £45. A vegan, medium-coverage, radiant foundation with skincare ingredients such as milk thistle, in 51 shades, best for normal to dry skin. Rated 4.5 from 2,985 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone after reliable, well-known makeup, whether they're starting a makeup bag or expanding their kit. For shade matching, Space NK's advice is to match concealer to skin tone for blemishes, or go one to two shades lighter under the eyes.

Good to know: The complexion range has several finishes: Light Reflecting (radiant), Natural Radiant Longwear, Natural Matte Longwear and a Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser. Radiant Creamy Concealer is £29.50, with a £17 travel size. The Explicit Lipstick (£36) has a refillable case, with refills at £21.50. The Notorious Mascara contains argan oil and the Afterglow Lipstick shea butter, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Armani Beauty, whose Luminous Silk foundation and cheek colour are also best sellers.

Rare Beauty

Selena Gomez's makeup brand, with a bestselling Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and a message of embracing your own beauty.

At Space NK: 81 products, from £7.50 to £75 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Selena Gomez founded Rare Beauty in 2019, launching it alongside her album of the same name. The brand aims to break down unrealistic beauty standards and is closely tied to her advocacy for mental wellbeing. It offers 48 foundation and concealer shades, and its applicators have a sphere-shaped top that Space NK says makes them user-friendly, especially for people with disabilities.

The best sellers:

• Festive Fave Liquid Blush Mini, £15. The bestselling liquid blush in a limited-edition bright rose shade (Promise), in a collectable ornament you can hang on the tree. One or two dots is enough.
• Bestselling Faves 4 Piece Set, £36. Minis of the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, Positive Light Lip Gloss and Perfect Strokes Mascara, plus the Brow Harmony gel. Described as vegan and cruelty free.
• Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick, £23. A three-in-one lip oil, gloss and lipstick with apple seed oil, designed for buildable colour without stickiness. Rated 4.6 from 153 reviews.
• Soft Pinch Matte Liquid Blush Mini, £15. The matte version of the bestselling blush in a handbag size. Described as non-comedogenic and suitable for sensitive skin. Rated 4.8 from 449 reviews.
• Kind Words Lip Liner, £17. A creamy, waterproof matte liner with a built-in sharpener, shade-matched to the Kind Words lipsticks. Rated 4.7 from 683 reviews.
• Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel, £19. A waterproof tinted brow gel in six shades that lifts and holds without feeling crunchy. Rated 4.7 from 531 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants easy, natural-looking makeup, and anyone buying a makeup gift (minis start at £15). The blush is the obvious starting point.

Good to know: True To Myself Foundation (£35) gives medium to full coverage with a natural matte finish and is designed for normal, combination and oily skin. Dry skin should moisturise first. Rare Beauty also does fragrance (the Rare Eau de Parfum is £72) and the Find Comfort body range. The liquid blush is very pigmented, so start with one dot.

Worth comparing: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, another makeup brand with a wide foundation range (its Pro Filt'r foundation comes in 50 shades). Glossier for a pared-back, skin-first look.

REFY

Simple, trend-led makeup with clever built-in applicators, launched with the Brow Sculpt (which Space NK calls iconic); its cushion bronzer and blush were the top sellers on 29 September 2026.

At Space NK: 36 products, from £8 to £38 (29 September 2026).

The story: REFY was launched in 2020 by influencer Jess Hunt and Jenna Meek to make beauty simple again. It started with Brow Sculpt, a one-step answer to Jess's long brow routine, which was built over WhatsApp in three months and, Space NK says, sold out in under six weeks with a waiting list of over 100,000. It has since grown into multi-use makeup and skincare. Space NK's favourites include the Brow Sculpt, the Glow and Sculpt Primer and the Blush Creme.

The best sellers:

• Water Bronzer, £22. A sheer, hydrating water-based bronzer in a Korean-inspired cushion compact, for a dewy, buildable sun-kissed look. Rated 4.8 from 49 reviews.
• Water Blush, £20. The matching cushion blush, for a fresh, skin-like flush.
• REFY Duo Brush 2.0, £20. A double-ended brush: the big end for bronzer, the angled end for blush. Made to pair with the Water Bronzer and Blush.
• Skin Base, £30. A hydrating skin tint with light to medium buildable coverage, hyaluronic acid and a push-pump palette. Vegan and fragrance free. Rated 4.4 from 126 reviews.
• Blur Liner, £18. A creamy matte lip liner with a domed tip that blurs as it goes on, so there's no need to blend. Six true-to-tone shades.
• Brow Sculpt, £20. The original: a wax-gel with a three-in-one brush, comb and tip, designed to hold brows for up to 12 hours, sweatproof and waterproof. Rated 4.3 from 223 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a quick, fresh routine with products that do the work for them, or who follows beauty trends. Brow Sculpt is the answer for fluffy or "laminated" brows, the Water Bronzer and Blush for a dewy glow.

Good to know: The Blur Liner is labelled vegan and cruelty free, and the Duo Brush 2.0 uses vegan fibres. There's a Mini Brow Sculpt (£10) and a Beauty Sponge (£8) for smaller budgets, and an Exclusive Lip & Cheek Duo Set (£14). Lash Sculpt (£22) is the brand's mascara, rated 4.1 from 174 reviews.

Worth comparing: Jordana Ticia, another founder-led brand of fun everyday makeup at similar prices (£8 to £45), and Kosas, for comfortable everyday makeup with more of a skincare focus.

RevitaLash

A small lash and brow brand whose Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, a serum designed to condition and strengthen lashes, Space NK calls an instant favourite.

At Space NK: 4 products, from £32 to £139 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says RevitaLash was founded in 2006 by Michael Brinkenhoff, M.D., who drew on his ophthalmology expertise to create an eyelash conditioner for his wife while she was seriously ill and wanted a confidence boost. The brand's message is about feeling comfortable with your natural features, and Space NK calls the Advanced Eyelash Conditioner an instant favourite.

The best sellers:

• Length Define Tubing Mascara, £32. A tubing mascara with peptides and shea butter, designed to lengthen, separate and hold a curl. It comes off with warm water, sliding off in little tubes without tugging.
• Lash Strengthen & Define Collection, £139. A gift set with the Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, the Length Define mascara and a mini Micellar Water Lash Wash, in a cosmetics bag.
• RevitaLash Advanced Eyelash Conditioner, £59. A once-a-day serum brushed along the upper lash line, with the brand's BioPeptin Complex, amino acids and B vitamins. It's designed to condition, strengthen and soften lashes and help prevent breakage. Safe with contact lenses, lash lifts and extensions, the brand says.
• RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner, £69. The brow version, applied daily in short strokes, designed to condition and strengthen brows. Safe on tinted brows.

Who to suggest it to: someone whose lashes or brows feel sparse, brittle or prone to breakage, who's happy to use a serum every day.

Good to know: The gift set's product page says the lash conditioner "contains a small amount of an ingredient classified as a prostaglandin analogue". The same page says "Do not use on damaged or irritated skin, if pregnant or nursing or undergoing treatment for glaucoma or cancer", that it's "Not recommended if you have dry eyes, eye infections, styes or any other eye-related disorder", and "If redness, irritation or other unwanted effects occur, stop using product immediately." The brow conditioner lists the same kind of ingredient. Any eye health question goes to a pharmacist, GP or optician.

RMS Beauty

A clean makeup and skincare brand from makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift, which Space NK says is well known for multitasking, skin-nourishing formulas.

At Space NK: 41 products, from £23 to £66 (29 September 2026).

The story: Master makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift founded RMS in 2009 to "clean up the industry and set a higher standard for beauty". Space NK calls it a pioneer of the clean beauty movement, known for a tightly edited range of multitasking, skin-nourishing makeup and skincare, worn by top models and a loyal following for over a decade.

The best sellers:

• ReDimension Daily Glow Palette, £53. Four sheer, light-reflecting shades in a talc-free, silicone-free gel-to-powder texture, with buriti and jojoba oils. For a soft glow on cheekbones, eyelids and collarbones. Rated 4.8 from 138 reviews.
• ReDimension Hydra Eyes Quartet, £47. A mirrored palette of four talc-free eyeshadows in matte, satin and metallic finishes. Rated 4.7 from 354 reviews.
• Revitalize Hydra Concealer, £35. A hydrating under-eye concealer that the brand says also smooths the look of fine lines with regular use. Hypoallergenic, for all skin types. Rated 4.7 from 609 reviews.
• Kakadu Luxe Cream, £58. A lightweight but rich face cream with niacinamide, peptides, shea butter and kakadu plum, designed to hydrate, plump and even tone. For all skin types. Rated 4.8 from 871 reviews.
• Kakadu Beauty Oil, £66. A face oil with kakadu plum, rosehip, jojoba and adaptogenic herbs, designed to hydrate, brighten and prep skin for makeup. Suits all skin types, including sensitive and dry. Rated 4.9 from 1,093 reviews. It contains tamanu seed oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Living Luminizer, £40. A highlighter: a sheer cream of coconut oil and beeswax, tapped on with fingers for a natural sheen. Rated 4.6 from 1,510 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants natural, dewy makeup that's easy to apply with fingers, or who prefers clean-leaning formulas. The Kakadu skincare suits anyone after a glow-focused moisturiser or oil.

Good to know: Lip2Cheek (£40, rated 4.6 from 2,132 reviews) is a cream colour for lips and cheeks in many shades. The Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow (£30) is the most reviewed of its best sellers, rated 4.3 from 2,914 reviews. Refills are available for the primer, foundation, blush and bronzer. The Everyday Icons Set (£62) is a gift set.

Worth comparing: ILIA Beauty and Westman Atelier, two more skin-focused makeup brands on Space NK's list.

Rom&nd

A K-beauty lip brand: two affordable lip products with a glossy, juicy finish.

At Space NK: 2 products, both £16 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Juicy Lasting Tint, £16. A lightweight K-beauty lip tint with a dewy finish, in shades from earthy browns to vivid reds, inspired by seasonal fruits. The colour stain builds over time for long wear, and it's scented with fruit extracts such as papaya and grapefruit. Suitable for all skin types. Rated 4.3 from 27 reviews.
• Glasting Melting Balm, £16. A tinted, water-glaze lip balm with argan, apricot and sweet almond oils, designed to moisturise dry lips and give a glossy, plumper look with a sheer tint. Space NK describes its ingredients as vegan. Rated 4.6 from 14 reviews. It contains sweet almond and argan oils, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who likes the glossy, just-tinted K-beauty lip look, or wants an easy lip product at £16.

Good to know: Apply from the centre of the lips outwards. The Juicy Lasting Tint contains fragrance, which is worth mentioning to anyone sensitive to scent.

Worth comparing: Summer Fridays, whose Lip Butter Balm suits a customer who wants care first and just a hint of colour.

Rose Inc

Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's clean beauty line: skincare-infused makeup for a natural, "no-makeup makeup" look.

At Space NK: 22 products, from £3.60 to £16.80 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Rosie Huntington-Whiteley launched Rose Inc after working with many professional makeup artists during her modelling career, to share what she'd learned. It's a clean beauty line focused on performance, ingredients and sustainability, made with "bioengineered botanicals" to give an off-duty model look without a makeup artist. Space NK says it loves carrying the Blush Divine around for touch-ups.

The best sellers:

• Softlight Skin-smoothing Liquid Foundation, £16.80 (was £42). A sheer, buildable, natural-looking foundation with ectoin and fermented reishi mushroom, designed to hydrate and give a smooth, shine-free finish. For all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 26 reviews.
• Blush Divine Radiant Lip & Cheek Colour, £11.34 (was £27). Space NK's brand page says it loves carrying it around at all times: a creamy, pigment-rich colour for cheeks and lips, with squalane and vitamin E. Refills are available.
• Satin Lipcolour Rich Refillable Lipstick, £10.08. A creamy, long-lasting lipstick with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, designed to hydrate and blur fine lip lines. Vegan and cruelty free.
• Softlight Luminous Hydrating Concealer, £10.40. A medium, buildable concealer with a doe-foot wand, designed not to crease. The product page says it can also be used alone as a foundation.
• Solar Radiance Hydrating Cream Highlighter Refill, £6.30. A soft cream highlight for cheekbones, with rose extract and squalane. Vegan and cruelty free.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants quick, natural, dewy makeup that feels like skincare, and anyone who likes multi-use products (the lip and cheek colour) or refillable packaging.

Good to know: On 29 September 2026 several prices on Space NK's site were reduced (the foundation and blush were marked "was £42" and "was £27"), and several products, including the Tinted Serum, Brow Gel and body care, showed no price at all. Space NK hasn't said why, so ask a manager before telling a customer anything about the range's future. The body lotion and oil carry a signature scent and a non-THC cannabinoid, and the body oil contains macadamia oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. Refills exist for the lipstick, blush, highlighter and eyeshadows.

Worth comparing: ILIA, another brand mixing skincare ingredients into makeup. RMS Beauty, a clean makeup brand founded by a makeup artist.

Sarah Creal Beauty

A makeup and skincare brand made for women over 40, with long-wearing, skin-caring formulas and cheeky product names.

At Space NK: 19 products, from £5 to £75 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Sarah Creal spent 30 years building beauty brands, including Tom Ford Beauty and Victoria Beckham Beauty, before launching her own in 2024. She didn't want a "collection for everyone": the brand is aimed squarely at women over 40, focusing on "wear, repair and moisturisation", with packaging that's often refillable. Space NK says the Eyes Up kajal is the most reviewed product and the Firm Offer 4-In-1 Ultimate Eye Cream (£75) is a Space NK favourite.

The best sellers:

• Eyes Up Creamy Kajal Longwear Liner, £28. Described as the first eyeliner created for eyes over 40: a soft kajal with ceramides and allantoin, designed for up to 24 hours of smudge-proof wear without irritating sensitive eyes. The brand says it's safe for the waterline and contact lenses, and it comes with a blending brush. Rated 4.4 from 147 reviews.
• Back Of The Cab Volumizing Longwear Tubing Mascara, £34. A tubing mascara with shea butter and an hourglass brush that reaches inner-corner lashes. Removes with warm water. Rated 4.5 from 26 reviews.
• Face Flex Concealer & Complexion Enhancer, £44. A medium-coverage concealer with hyaluronic acid and caffeine, designed not to crease or fade and to flex with expressions. 21 shades. Rated 4.3 from 76 reviews.
• Just Like Paradise 12H Peptide Sculpting Cream Bronzer, £40. A shimmer-free cream bronzer with peptides, designed not to settle into lines or pores. Rated 4.7 from 30 reviews.
• Coming In Hot Blurring Pressed-Mousse Blush, £36. A cream-powder hybrid blush with peptides and vitamin E, designed for a soft-focus finish without shimmer. Rated 4.5 from 96 reviews.
• Face Flex Correct Instant Under Eye Brightener, £44. A colour corrector for under-eye discolouration, used before concealer. Five shades. Rated 4.8 from 48 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: a customer over 40 whose makeup creases, fades or feels drying, or who wants fewer, harder-working products. Lip Grip Line Filler Peptide Primer Treatment (£28, rated 4.8 from 24 reviews) is designed to blur lip lines and keep lip colour in place.

Good to know: The Face Flex Correct brightener is ophthalmologist tested. There's also an SPF50 skin tint (Brilliant Repair Shield, £50) and a £5 pencil sharpener for the liners.

Worth comparing: Westman Atelier, another makeup brand that pairs makeup pigments with skincare ingredients, including a cream bronzer and lipsticks.

SIMIHAZE BEAUTY

Skincare-infused makeup made for a lightweight, second-skin finish, with a fan-favourite Colour Glaze lip and cheek pigment and stackable packaging.

At Space NK: 15 products, from £16 to £43 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Palestinian twin sisters Simi and Haze Khadra founded the brand in 2021 to move makeup away from heavy, clogging formulas towards light formulas that care for skin. They grew up between Riyadh, Dubai, London and Los Angeles, surrounded by music, art and global culture, which shows in the playful, display-worthy packaging. Space NK says each formula is designed for sensitive skin, and the brand uses its platform to empower young people.

The best sellers:

• Colour Glaze Lip and Cheek Pigment, £25. A sheer, juicy, light-reflecting tint for lips and cheeks that you can layer for more colour and shine, with nourishing oils and algae oil. Non-comedogenic, vegan and cruelty free. Rated 4.6 from 23 reviews.
• Skin Suede Melting Bronze Balm, £25. A cream-to-powder balm with hyaluronic acid for bronzing, sculpting, eyes and lips, drying to a soft matte finish. Suitable for all skin types.
• Solar Tint Blush Duo, £43. Two cream blushes in a mirrored compact: a velvety pigment for colour and a sheer dewy balm for a glossy cheek, with soothing camellia extract.
• Velvet Blur Matte Lipstick Balm, £37. A matte lipstick that the brand says feels as hydrating as a balm, designed for up to 12 hours' wear.
• Soft Strobe Creamy Highlight Powder, £25. A talc-free 'wet powder' highlighter with algae extract, for cheekbones or as an eyeshadow.
• Super Slick Lip Balm, £37. A glossy oil-balm with sheer, buildable colour and rose oil, worn alone or over lipstick. It contains fragrance (parfum).

Who to suggest it to: Customers with sensitive skin who still want colour, anyone who prefers dewy, natural-looking makeup, and people who love beautiful packaging. Space NK says the multi-use products are intuitive to use whatever your makeup skill.

Good to know: The best sellers are described as vegan and cruelty free, and several as made with sustainable ingredients. Hydra Melt Dewy Skin Balm (£25) is a primer for a dewy base. There's also a Glow Case Keychain (£16).

Worth comparing: Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, for a customer who wants a bigger range of glossy lip and glow products.

SURRATT

A luxury makeup-artist brand, "born in Japan, raised in New York", with finely milled powders made using Japanese methods and pigments, and refillable pieces.

At Space NK: 36 products, from £7.50 to £120 (29 September 2026). On that day nearly every best seller was showing at half price or less, so check the current price and ask in store about shade stock before promising anything.

The story: Space NK's brand page says SURRATT creates luxurious makeup that's customisable, refillable and easy to use. The product pages add that it was founded by makeup artist Troy Surratt, a former protégé of Kevyn Aucoin.

The best sellers:

• Artistique Liquid Blush, £21 (was £42). A creamy liquid blush with a sponge-tip applicator that sets to a dewy, buildable flush. Bounce it on, then blend.
• Dew Drop Foundation, £35 (was £70). A hydrating, buildable foundation with a satin, luminous finish, dispensed in drops. Vegan and cruelty free. Rated 4.3 from 71 reviews. Space NK's site has a shade-matching tool.
• Perfectionniste Concealer Palette, £27 (was £54). A compact of six tri-colour concealers, designed to cover dark circles and blemishes and to contour.
• Torche Lumière, £25 (was £50). A trio of cream highlighters with real gold and diamond dust, for the high points of the face. Rated 4.5 from 20 reviews.
• Artistique Blush, £12 (was £30). A finely milled powder blush made by a Japanese "slurry" method, with a satin finish in warm and cool shades. Rated 4.5 from 110 reviews, the most reviewed of its best sellers.
• La Baton Rouge, £18 (was £36). A double-ended lip stylo: creamy colour on one end and a matte Japanese pigment powder on the other, to set it to a velvet finish. Paraben free.

Who to suggest it to: Makeup lovers who like artist-grade tools and textures, anyone after a natural flush of blush, and customers who want to refill rather than rebuy (the Expressioniste brow pencil is rechargeable, with holder and refill listed from £7.50).

Good to know: SURRATT sells a lot of brushes, from the Medium Classic Shadow Brush (£28.80) to the Face Brush (£120), all well reviewed. There's also a Relevée Lash Curler (£32). Review numbers are small on most products, so lean on swatching in store.

Worth comparing: Kevyn Aucoin, the makeup artist Troy Surratt was a protégé of, for customers who like that artist-led approach.

Sweed

A lash-focused makeup brand from a makeup artist: false lashes that look natural, mascaras, and a small range of "no-makeup makeup" staples.

At Space NK: 27 products, from £8.75 to £58 (29 September 2026).

The story: Sweed was founded in 2015 by makeup artist Gabriella Elio, who wanted to create the products she felt were missing for her signature natural, "no-makeup makeup" look. It started with eyes and lashes and has since added lip staples. Her motto is to "look like yourself after a 2 week's vacation". Space NK's own picks are the Eyelash Growth Serum and the Cloud Mascara. Space NK also says the brand is vegan and animal friendly, and saves one sea turtle for every mascara sold.

The best sellers:

• Air Blush Cream, £28. A cloud-like cream blush that sets to a velvet finish, with hyaluronic acid for moisture and niacinamide, which the brand says helps even the look of skin tone and texture. Rated 4.5 from 24 reviews.
• Cloud Mascara, £24 (mini £16). A volumising mascara with a special "cloud" brush that separates every lash for a fanned-out look. Contains panthenol (vitamin B5) and is designed not to flake or smudge. Water resistant, not waterproof. Rated 4.4 from 82 reviews.
• Angled Blush Brush, £32. A soft synthetic brush, handmade in Italy, for cream and powder blush, bronzer and highlighter. Rated 4.8 from 5 reviews.
• Lash Lift Mascara, £22. A lengthening mascara with a skinny wand that reaches from root to tip. Water resistant. Rated 4.0 from 142 reviews, the most reviewed of its best sellers.
• Satin Kohl Eyeliner, £20. A creamy pencil for the lash line or waterline, dermatologically tested.
• The Signature No Lash Lash, £22. False lashes with no visible band, in mixed lengths (6 to 12mm) that mimic natural lashes. They take some skill to apply. Rated 4.9 from 14 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants fuller lashes that still look like their own, or a false-lash beginner (Tête à Tête, £12.50, is a half-lash the brand describes as great for beginners). The mascaras suit anyone after length and definition.

Good to know: The false lashes are made from human hair, so a customer who wants everything vegan should check each product; the Air Blush Cream, Cloud Mascara and Lip Liner are labelled vegan on Space NK's site. Sweed also sells an Eyelash Growth Serum and a Brow Serum (£42 each).

Worth comparing: RevitaLash, another brand built around lashes and brows.

Victoria Beckham Beauty

The British fashion figure's own beauty line: polished, easy makeup, plus fragrance and skincare, all cruelty free.

At Space NK: 56 products, from £5 to £300 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Victoria Beckham launched the brand in 2019, after noticing a lack of everyday beauty essentials that worked well and felt stylish and luxurious. It's a tightly edited collection built on her years of industry insight and attention to detail. Space NK says it suits everyone, whether you're doing a five-minute face or full glam, and that it "blurs the line between high fashion and everyday beauty". The range is cruelty free across makeup, skincare and fragrance.

The best sellers:

• Lip Definer, £33. A waterproof lip pencil in a long aluminium case for extra control, designed not to feather, with peptides for lip care. Seven shades based on natural lip tones, including a classic red.
• Vast Lash Mascara (shade Cocoa), £33. A volumising, smudge-proof mascara that the brand says lasts up to 12 hours yet comes off with warm water. Rated 4.2 from 97 reviews.
• Posh Balm, £30. A shiny lip balm the brand says hydrates for 24 hours, with a tint that adapts to your lips. Wear under or over lipstick.
• Blush Stylus, £38. A slim blush stick for precise, natural-looking colour, shaped like the brand's Contour Stylus.
• Posh Lipstick, £37. A creamy, moisturising lipstick with rich colour, made with natural waxes and rosehip, coconut and avocado oils. Rated 4.5 from 110 reviews.
• Satin Kajal Liner, £33. A creamy, long-lasting eyeliner for a clean line or a smoky look, with glitter made without microplastics. The most-reviewed of the best sellers: 554 reviews, rated 4.6.

Who to suggest it to: customers who want polished, grown-up makeup that's quick to apply, fans of a smoky eye (the Kajal Liner), and luxury gift buyers. The fragrances, Portofino '97 (citrus and woods, genderless) and 21:50 Rêverie (amber, tobacco and vanilla), suit someone buying a special present.

Good to know: the £5 Pencil Sharpener, rated 4.8, is made for the soft Kajal and Lip Definer pencils, so it's a natural add-on. The Eye Wardrobe compact is refillable, and the Matte Bronzing Brick has a refill. The fragrance gift sets (£300) pair a 100ml eau de parfum with a 10ml travel spray, are described as limited edition, vegan and cruelty free, so check they're still in stock. Hand creams in the fragrance scents are £38.

Worth comparing: Lisa Eldridge Beauty, a polished, natural-look line from a makeup artist who worked with Victoria Beckham. Milk Makeup for stick-format makeup made for busy days, at lower prices (£9.80 to £47).

VIEVE

Makeup artist Jamie Genevieve's vegan, cruelty-free makeup line, whose glowy Skin Nova primer is its most-reviewed best seller.

At Space NK: 57 products, from £7 to £100 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Jamie Genevieve, a makeup artist and content creator, founded VIEVE in 2020 because the products she used weren't always relatable or accessible for her clients and audience. The line is designed to work for beginners and experienced makeup lovers alike, from natural looks to full glam, and its formulas are described as vegan and cruelty free.

The best sellers:

• Skin Nova Concealer, £28. A light, balmy, buildable concealer with polyglutamic acid and collagen amino acids, designed to brighten under the eyes and soften redness with a natural finish.
• Skin Nova, £33. A glow primer with niacinamide, beta-glucan and rose water. Wear it alone, under foundation, mixed in, or pressed on cheekbones. Vegan. Rated 4.8 from 2,233 reviews.
• Invisiveil Setting Spray, £29. An alcohol-free spray with niacinamide that primes, sets and refreshes makeup, with a neroli scent. Vegan. Rated 4.9 from 825 reviews.
• Super Skin Nova, £39. A richer moisturiser-primer hybrid with hyaluronic acid, peptides and ceramides, for extra hydration and glow. Rated 4.9 from 904 reviews.
• Skin Nova Complexion Balm, £34. A medium, buildable coverage foundation with a radiant finish, designed to hydrate while it evens tone. Rated 4.8 from 322 reviews.
• Bounce Balm, £19. A glossy, cushiony lip balm and primer with hyaluronic acid, which also works as an overnight lip mask. Rated 4.9 from 759 reviews. It lists macadamia and argan oils and pineapple extract, so anyone with a nut or food allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants dewy, skin-like makeup, and beginners, since Space NK describes the line as easy to use. Space NK singles out Skin Nova as a favourite. The Eye Wand (£26, rated 4.6 from 200 reviews) is a creamy shadow stick that even a makeup novice can blend.

Good to know: VIEVE has a big range of numbered brushes (mostly £19 to £33, with a £100 set), plus refills for the Modern Bronzer (£25) and Modern Powder Perfector (£11.50). Small sets include The Prep and Set Duo (£13) and the Glowbetrotter Set (£29). The Silhouette Stick (£26) is a cool-toned cream contour.

Worth comparing: Rare Beauty, another makeup line built around natural beauty and making makeup enjoyable. Charlotte Tilbury for another makeup-artist-founded brand known for glow.

Westman Atelier

Luxury makeup from makeup artist Gucci Westman, with skincare-infused formulas, cream sticks and a natural, polished finish.

At Space NK: 55 products, from £24 to £200 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Westman Atelier was founded in 2018 by Gucci Westman and her husband David Neville. She spent over two decades working with top beauty brands, magazines and celebrities, and is known for polished yet effortless looks. Every product balances high-performance pigment with nourishing skincare ingredients, and the brand is free of parabens and sulphates and cruelty-free. Space NK suggests starting with the Baby Cheeks Blush Stick or the Face Trace Contour Stick.

The best sellers:

• Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation, £65. A silicone-free, serum-like foundation with peptides, designed to blur pores, even texture and give a natural, hydrated finish. Rated 4.5 from 51 reviews.
• Liquid Foundation Brush, £88. A brush handmade in Kumano, Japan, with a shaped head for even coverage and precise work around the nose and jaw.
• HydroBalm Tinted Lipstick, £45. A balm-like lipstick with sheer, buildable colour, hyaluronic acid and peptides, and a cooling feel. Rated 4.4 from 107 reviews. Refills are £30.
• Sun Tone Bronzing Crème, £69. A cream-to-powder duo with a light and deep bronzer: light on the high points, deeper on the edges. Rated 4.7 from 300 reviews.
• Face Trace Contour Stick, £44. An easy, blendable cream contour with jojoba oil, designed not to crease or cake. Gucci Westman says beginners shouldn't be afraid of it. Rated 4.7 from 1,395 reviews.
• Lip Shape Lip Liner, £30. A creamy liner designed to enhance the natural lip shape without feathering. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free and cruelty-free, with no added fragrance. Rated 4.7 from 553 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: someone who wants a natural, glowy "your skin but better" look, prefers creams to powders, or wants makeup that feels like skincare. The Petite sizes (£24 for the contour, blush, highlight and mascara) are a lower-cost way to try the brand.

Good to know: Several products have refills, including the HydroBalm lipstick and the Skin Activator serum (£138, refill £115). The range also has skincare, such as the Eye Activator (£110), and a range of brushes, including the Liquid Foundation Brush handmade in Japan.

Worth comparing: Sarah Creal Beauty, another makeup brand putting skincare-style ingredients such as peptides into cream bronzer and lip products.

YSL Beauty

The Parisian couture beauty house of Yves Saint Laurent, known for Touche Éclat, Libre perfume and bold, luxurious makeup.

At Space NK: 51 products, from £20 to £165 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says YSL Beauty was founded in 1978 to complement Yves Saint Laurent's revolutionary fashion, and quickly became known for bold shades, luxurious textures and a fearless approach. Yves Saint Laurent once said, "I wanted a face for the woman I dress." Space NK names Touche Éclat Illuminating Pen, Loveshine Lip Oil Stick, All Hours Foundation and Libre Eau de Parfum as its best-known icons.

The best sellers:

• Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation, £52. A serum-rich, K-beauty-inspired cushion foundation with light to medium coverage and a soft glow, with niacinamide and squalane. In 31 refillable shades.
• Make Me Blush Powder, £44. A shimmering soft pink powder blush with squalane and rosehip, designed to blur pores and last up to 24 hours. Also works on eyes. Rated 4.8 from 92 reviews.
• Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara, £33. A volumising, lengthening mascara with a big double-cone brush, fragrance free, in five shades including blue and green. Rated 4.7 from 439 reviews.
• LIBRE Eau de Parfum, £75. A floral of Moroccan orange blossom and French lavender over white musk and vanilla, in a tuxedo-inspired bottle. The product page says the scent was inspired by the YSL woman and the singer Dua Lipa. Rated 4.8 from 11,525 reviews, the most-reviewed of the brand's best sellers.
• Touche Éclat Illuminating Pen, £33. The icon: a click pen of light, sheer to medium coverage designed to brighten dark circles and signs of tiredness. Use under eyes, on cheekbones and around the lips.
• Touche Éclat Blur Primer, £37. A clear gel primer designed to blur texture and add radiance, worn alone or under foundation. Rated 4.7 from 430 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Customers who want a luxury, fashion-led treat, gift buyers (Libre is one of the brand's icons), and anyone after a radiant base. The Loveshine lipsticks (£40) and lip oil gloss (£39, with a tingling plumping effect) suit people who love shine. The lipstick lists a macadamia-derived ingredient, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP.

Good to know: The range is roughly half makeup and half fragrance. Libre comes in 30ml, 50ml and 150ml, so check which size £75 buys, and LIBRE Intense (£165) is a bolder version. All Hours Luminous Matte Foundation (£44) is the long-wear option.

Worth comparing: Armani Beauty, another fashion house's makeup and fragrance line, or Armani Privé for a higher-priced couture fragrance (£125 to £300).

08Hair

Hair care and styling, from bond repair to curls. 24 brands.

Amika

A salon-approved haircare brand built to suit every hair type and texture, with a body care line and a signature warm, fruity floral scent running through it.

At Space NK: 69 products, from £10 to £95 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the name means "friend", and that the brand was developed by a collective of hairstylists, creatives and chemists who wanted one brand for all hair types. It started with hair tools, then moved into its own cruelty-free, vegan hair products, and now has eleven collections aimed at different hair types and concerns.

The best sellers:

• Big Embrace Smoothing Whipped Body Butter, £38. A rich whipped body butter with ceramides, shea butter and gentle smoothing acids, designed for dry, dull skin. The brand says it moisturises for up to 48 hours. Rated 4.8 from 827 reviews.
• Shower Thoughts Soft + Silky Body Wash, £24. A body wash with glycerin and fruit acids designed to soften and buff away dullness without stripping. Rated 4.7 from 827 reviews. It contains an AHA, so the label says to use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using it and for a week afterwards.
• I'm Glistening Radiant Rich Body Oil, £39. A fast-absorbing body oil with papaya oil and an oil-soluble vitamin C, designed to give a glow and help even the look of skin tone. Rated 4.8 from 813 reviews.
• Aura Hair + Body Mist, £26. The brand's signature scent as a mist for hair and skin: grapefruit and apricot, lily of the valley, vanilla and sandalwood. Rated 4.5 from 34 reviews.
• The Protector Color Protect + Strengthen Treatment, £10 (60ml or 200ml, so check the size). A lightweight leave-in for coloured hair. The brand says it helps prevent colour fade for up to 40 washes and protects against heat up to 450°F, UV and pool days. Rated 4.7 from 494 reviews.
• The Protector Color Protect + Strengthen Shampoo, £28. The matching shampoo for coloured hair, with black currant extract and sea buckthorn. Rated 4.7 from 567 reviews.

The top three sellers in September 2026 were gift sets: Style Revival Icons (£28), Nourish + Shine Legends (£40) and Hydration Hall Of Fame (£46).

Who to suggest it to: anyone wanting a whole routine in one brand, especially coloured hair (The Protector range), frizz (The Shield, Frizz-me-not) or refreshing between washes (Perk Up dry shampoo, from £13). The body range suits lovers of a warm, fruity floral scent.

Good to know: Space NK describes the hair products as cruelty-free and vegan. Space NK's own favourites are the Perk Up dry shampoo and the Blowout Babe Thermal Hairbrush (£95).

Worth comparing: Gisou, another hair brand with hair perfumes and hair and body mists, built around honey.

Aveda

A plant-powered haircare brand inspired by Ayurveda, whose Botanical Repair strengthening range leads its best sellers.

At Space NK: 48 products, all haircare, from £13 to £60 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Aveda was founded in 1978 by Horst Rechelbacher, who ran a salon in Minnesota and discovered Ayurveda on a trip to India. Its formulas are described as 100 per cent vegan and cruelty free, with sustainably sourced ingredients and recycled packaging.

The best sellers:

• One For All Leave-In Elixir, £15. A lightweight leave-in conditioner with moringa seed oil and jojoba, designed to detangle, smooth frizz and protect from heat and UV. Vegan, for all hair types.
• Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo, £30. Space NK's page calls it its bestseller from the brand. Designed to clean away build-up and strengthen hair using plant-derived bond-building technology. Sulphate free, silicone free, vegan and safe on colour-treated hair. Rated 4.4 from 545 reviews.
• Botanical Repair Strengthening Conditioner, £15. The partner conditioner, designed to detangle and help prevent breakage. Rated 4.5 from 524 reviews.
• Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo, £13. A clarifying shampoo with white vinegar, peppermint and rosemary, designed to lift oil and styling build-up without drying the scalp.
• Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave-in Treatment, £18. Detangles and protects against heat up to 230 degrees, the brand says. Rated 4.6 from 2,258 reviews, the most reviewed of its best sellers.
• Nutriplenish Leave In Conditioner, £36. A spray-on leave-in for wet or dry hair with pomegranate seed oil, designed to hydrate over several days and protect from heat and sun. Rated 4.6 from 1,989 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with damaged, coloured or breakage-prone hair (start with Botanical Repair), anyone wanting a fresh-feeling clarifying wash, and fans of plant-based, vegan formulas.

Good to know: There are separate ranges for curls (Be Curly Advanced) and scalp care (Scalp Solutions), plus a Botanical Repair purple toning shampoo. Space NK's brand page says Aveda avoids SLS and silicones, but not every product does: the Miraculous Oil, Thickening Tonic and Heat Relief Mist list dimethicone (a silicone), and the Shampure and Rosemary Mint shampoos list sulphates. For anyone avoiding either, check the ingredient list. The £15 conditioner and £13 Rosemary Mint shampoo each come in two sizes, so check the size. Many products use Aveda's own "pure-fume" plant aroma, so fragrance-sensitive customers may want to smell before buying. The Heat Relief Mist lists ethyl macadamiate and the Shampure shampoo lists PEG-60 almond glycerides, so nut-allergy questions, and worries about hair loss or scalp conditions, are for a GP or pharmacist.

Worth comparing: Briogeo, another naturally derived haircare brand with options for every hair type. Olaplex for customers focused specifically on bond-building for damaged hair.

Bread Beauty Supply

Listed on Space NK's brands page, but with no products online on 29 September 2026. Ask in store whether it's stocked.

Briogeo

A clean, naturally derived haircare brand with a range for every hair type, including its bestselling Don't Despair, Repair! mask.

At Space NK: 33 products, from £15 to £48 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says founder Nancy Twine launched Briogeo in 2013 to shake up clean and natural haircare. Every product contains the brand's NOVA complex, a blend of natural oils, vitamins and antioxidants. Space NK says the formulas are free from sulphates, silicones, parabens, phthalates, artificial dyes and DEA.

The best sellers:

• Destined For Density MegaStrength+ Caffeine + Biotin Peptide Density Serum, £48. A lightweight leave-on scalp serum for fine and thinning hair, designed to make hair look thicker and fuller. Caffeine, copper peptides, zinc and biotin. Fragrance free, vegan and safe on coloured hair. Rated 4.1 from 146 reviews.
• Style + Treat Dry Shampoo Puff, £25. An aerosol-free dry shampoo in a powder puff you pat onto the roots. Universal (rated 4.6 from 78 reviews) or Tinted for dark hair.
• Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask, £33. The brand's bestselling mask for dry, damaged hair, with rosehip and argan oils, B vitamins and algae. Designed to reduce breakage over time. Rated 4.4 from 1,110 reviews.
• Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo, £15. A scrubby shampoo with charcoal, tea tree and peppermint, designed to lift product build-up and flakes from the scalp. £15 is the travel size. Rated 4.4 from 2,462 reviews.
• Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Quinoa Frizz Control Gel, £21. A light to medium hold gel for wavy, curly and coily hair that defines without going crunchy.
• Farewell Frizz Rosarco Milk Leave-In Conditioning Spray, £22.50. A milky spray for wet or dry hair, with rosehip, argan and coconut oils, that also protects from blow-drying heat. Rated 4.5 from 1,322 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone with dry or damaged hair (the Repair line), a flaky scalp or product build-up (Scalp Revival), fine hair wanting more body (Destined For Density), or curls and frizz (Curl Charisma and Farewell Frizz).

Good to know: Most best sellers are described as vegan and cruelty free, but the Repair mask's copy mentions collagen and the Curl Charisma gel lists keratin amino acids, so check the pack for a vegan customer. Anyone worried about sudden hair loss or a sore scalp should see a GP or dermatologist. The Repair mask (argan and sweet almond oils) and Farewell Frizz spray (argan oil) contain nut oils, so send nut-allergy questions to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Philip Kingsley, a trichologist-formulated haircare brand with scalp products. OLAPLEX, for breakage and damage.

Bumble and Bumble

A New York salon haircare brand used by session stylists, whose Hairdresser's Invisible Oil range leads its best sellers, alongside its curl products.

At Space NK: 18 products, from £16 to £39 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Bumble and bumble started as a small salon in New York and built a following among models, actors and beauty experts, and that a network of salons now shares its vision for cutting, colouring and products. It's described as a firm fixture in top session stylists' kits, and Space NK credits it with inventing the idea of hair primers with its Prep and Tonic formulas.

The best sellers:

• Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Shampoo, £29.50. A shampoo with six lightweight oils (including grapeseed, sweet almond and macadamia), designed for dry, damaged or coarse hair to soften, detangle and tame frizz. Described as free from parabens, sulphates and phthalates, and safe on colour-treated hair. Rated 4.6 from 645 reviews. There's a £16 travel size.
• Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Conditioner, £32.50. The matching conditioner with shea butter and the same oils. Rated 4.6 from 601 reviews.
• Curl Defining Cream, £31. A styling cream with Brazilian oils (Brazil nut, babassu, pracaxi) and cupuaçu butter, designed to define curls from loose waves to ringlets and cut frizz. For all hair densities.
• Gentle Shampoo, £26.50. A daily shampoo with avocado oil and glycerin, which the brand says suits over-styled, chemically treated and afro-textured hair. Rated 4.6 from 53 reviews.
• Super Rich Conditioner, £29.50. A daily conditioner for coarse, thick, curly or chemically treated hair. Rated 4.8 from 41 reviews.
• Curl Conditioner, £32.50. A three-in-one curl product you can use as a rinse-out, a leave-in or a co-wash. Rated 4.6 from 153 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with dry, frizzy or colour-treated hair (the Invisible Oil trio), anyone with curls or coils (the Curl range), and people with fine hair who want volume (Thickening Spray at £29 and the Thickening High Drama Styling Foam at £26).

Good to know: It's a small, all-haircare range, and nothing costs more than £39. The curl products and Invisible Oil products mention UV protection for the hair. Cruelty free is stated on several curl products. The Hairdresser's Invisible Oil itself (£39 for 100ml) can go on damp or dry hair. The Invisible Oil shampoo, conditioner and oil contain sweet almond and macadamia oils, and the Curl Defining Cream and Curl Conditioner Brazil nut oil, so send nut-allergy questions to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Aveda, another salon-born haircare brand with separate repair and curl ranges. OUAI, a stylist-founded brand made with every hair type in mind.

Ceremonia

A clean haircare brand that celebrates Latinx heritage through natural ingredients traditionally used in Latin rituals, with a guava range and scalp care.

At Space NK: 15 products, from £17.25 to £54 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Ceremonia was founded in 2020 by Babba C. Rivera and was one of the first haircare brands to celebrate the Latinx community, with modern hair rituals inspired by her upbringing. Its formulas are inspired by natural ingredients traditionally used in Latin rituals (the product pages say the ingredients are sourced from around the world). Space NK describes it as especially for coarse, curly hair that needs nourishment and definition, and its team singles out the Aceite de Moska scalp oil.

The best sellers:

• Guava Gloss Drops, £33. A hair oil designed to lock in moisture, tame frizz and split ends, add shine and protect against heat. Guava, cacay oil and aloe vera, 98 per cent naturally derived. For all hair types.
• Mascarilla de Guava Mask, £37. A deep-conditioning mask for damaged and colour-treated hair, with guava and agave extracts. The brand says it helps reduce breakage and colour fading. Free from silicones, sulphates and parabens.
• Scalp Wellness Dry Shampoo with Arrowroot, £32. A tap-on powder with arrowroot and Brazilian clays to soak up oil and add volume, plus aloe vera for shine. Especially for fine, greasy hair.
• Aceite de Moska Scalp Oil, £28. A pre-wash scalp oil with meadowfoam, chia seed, babassu, patauá and maracujá oils, designed to nourish the scalp, reduce build-up and flakiness, and add shine. Rated 4.5 from 32 reviews.
• Guava Rescue Spray Leave-In Conditioner, £26. A detangling spray with guava, avocado and butterfly ginger, designed to protect from heat up to 232 degrees Celsius and from UV. Rated 4.6 from 35 reviews.
• Scalp Masajeador, £19. A semi-soft-bristled scalp massager for the shower, to help lift build-up and work shampoo into a lather. Rated 4.7 from 62 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with curly, coarse, dry or frizzy hair, anyone with colour-treated or heat-damaged hair, and people who want to look after their scalp.

Good to know: Several products, including the Moska oil, Rescue Spray and Cupuaçu & Castor Conditioner, are described as vegan and cruelty free, and free from silicones, parabens, sulphates, phthalates and artificial colourants. The Guava Gloss Drops list sweet almond oil and ethyl macadamiate, so nut-allergy questions go to a pharmacist or GP. There's a Guava Travel Kit (£54) with shampoo, conditioner, the Rescue Spray and the leave-in conditioner, and a guava perfume mist (£43).

Worth comparing: Cécred, another haircare brand rooted in heritage hair rituals that celebrates all hair types and textures.

Charlotte Mensah

A small haircare range for afro, curly and mixed-texture hair, built around manketti oil.

At Space NK: 7 products, from £24 to £60 (29 September 2026).

The story: Charlotte Mensah is an award-winning hairstylist who opened her salon, the Hair Lounge, on Portobello Road in Notting Hill in 1999. Space NK says she's regarded as an authority in the natural haircare movement, and that she makes her Manketti Oil range with organic, ethical and sustainably sourced oils. Space NK calls it one of the first UK brands for afro, curly hair.

The best sellers:

• Paddle Brush, £24. A heat-resistant paddle brush with an air-cushioned head, designed for detangling, smoothing and blow-drying all hair types. Washable in warm soapy water.
• Manketti Oil Finishing Mist, £40. A non-greasy shine mist for dry, styled hair, designed to tame frizz and flyaways. It uses manketti nut and ximenia oils, with vitamin E.
• Manketti Oil Salt Scrub, £60. A once-a-week scalp scrub used before shampoo, with Ghanaian sea salt, Himalayan pink salt and oils such as almond and jojoba. The brand says it's designed to exfoliate away dead skin, product build-up and excess oil, and to help reduce flaking.
• Manketti Hair Oil, £52. The most-reviewed product: an oil for wet or dry hair, designed to hydrate dull, dry hair, add shine and tame frizz. Rated 4.3 from 116 reviews.
• Manketti Oil Conditioner, £26. A rich, creamy conditioner you leave on for five minutes, aimed at dry, dull hair and breakage.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with afro, mixed or curly hair who want a full routine from one brand: scrub, shampoo, conditioner, then oil, pomade or mist to finish. The pomade (£55) also suits prepping hair before braiding or twisting.

Good to know: It's a short, focused range, so it's easy to walk a customer through the whole thing. The Manketti Oil Shampoo and Conditioner are £26 each, the lowest-priced haircare in the range. Most products contain fragrance, so anyone sensitive to fragrance should check the ingredients. The Salt Scrub contains sweet almond oil, and the Hair Oil and Finishing Mist contain argan oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP before using them.

Worth comparing: Melanin Haircare, a black-owned brand that also champions the natural hair movement, or Cécred, which celebrates all hair types and textures.

Coco & Eve

A Bali-inspired beauty brand built around coconut. At Space NK it's a small hair range of conditioners and a mask.

At Space NK: 3 products, all haircare. Only one showed a price online, £23 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Coco & Eve was launched in 2018 by friends Alexandra Preston-Morley and Emily Hamilton, inspired by their travels to Bali. The idea is to make you look and feel like you've just come back from a holiday there, pairing virgin coconut with actives and botanicals. The brand also makes tanning products, but only its haircare was listed on 29 September 2026.

The best sellers:

• Like A Virgin Leave-in Conditioner (price not shown). Coconut, shea butter, argan oil and fig extract, designed to soften, detangle and tame frizz on dry, damaged hair. Vegan and cruelty free.
• Sweet Repair Masque (price not shown). A five-minute mask with hyaluronic acid, a vegan keratin complex and ceramides, aimed at hair stressed by heat, chemicals and colour. Vegan and cruelty free.
• Like A Virgin Super Hydrating Cream Conditioner, £23. A rich, silicone-free conditioner with hyaluronic acid, avocado oil and coconut, plus pineapple enzymes for the scalp. For all hair types, with a coconut and fig scent.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with dry, frizzy or heat-styled hair who wants a nourishing routine that smells like a holiday.

Good to know: Check the price at the till for the two items without one online. The masque and leave-in are described as vegan and cruelty free. The leave-in contains argan oil and the cream conditioner a ferment of oils including argan and sweet almond, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Briogeo or Amika, bigger hair ranges with conditioning masks and leave-ins.

Color WOW

Haircare built for coloured hair, with Dream Coat, the anti-frizz spray Space NK links to the "glass hair" look you'll have seen on social media.

At Space NK: 44 products, from £10 to £44 (29 September 2026).

The story: Color Wow was founded in 2013 by Gail Federici to look after coloured hair: tackling regrowth, beating humidity and keeping colour looking vibrant. Space NK says it has won 80 major beauty awards, and that it has identified and banned over 60 common ingredients that can distort hair colour. It builds heat protection into every styling and treatment product. Space NK's page says every product is guaranteed free of sulphates, phthalates, essential oils and extracts, colour-warping preservatives and gluten, though some ingredient lists (Dream Coat, Money Mist) do include plant extracts, so check the pack for a customer avoiding them.

The best sellers:

• Sleigh Frizz Bauble, £13. A bauble holding a 50ml Dream Coat Supernatural.
• Bigger Thicker Fuller Faster Kit, £39. Two volumisers together, Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer and Style on Steroids texture spray, for big, soft volume without crunch.
• The Dream Team Kit, £29. A 200ml Dream Coat plus a mini Dreaming repair treatment, for smooth, frizz-proof hair.
• Money Laundering Hydrating Shampoo and Glossing Conditioner, £28 each. A sulphate-free pair designed to lift away build-up and add gloss, especially for dull or colour-treated hair. The conditioner uses castor and safflower oils in place of silicone. Both rated 4.7 from over 500 reviews.
• Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, from £13. Spray on damp hair and blow-dry with tension: heat activates a coating the brand says keeps frizz and humidity out for up to three washes. Vegan, alcohol free, with UV filters. Rated 4.7 from 2,610 reviews. It comes in several sizes, so check which one the price is for.
• Dream Coat for Curly Hair, from £15. An alcohol-free spray for curls and waves that can be air-dried or diffused. Rated 4.5 from 572 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with coloured hair, and anyone fighting frizz in damp weather. Curly hair: Dream Coat for Curly Hair. Dehydrated, curly or coily hair that's blow-dried straight: Extra Strength Dream Coat (£32). Dry, frizzy hair wanting a leave-in: Money Mist (from £12.50, rated 4.7 from 933 reviews).

Good to know: Dream Coat Supernatural is heat-activated, so explain the blow-dry step. Root Cover Up (£29.50) is in the range for regrowth, which the brand page says Color Wow aims to tackle. Travel sizes make it easy to try before buying full size. Several of the current top sellers are sets and kits.

Worth comparing: OUAI, for haircare picked by hair type, and Virtue, for damaged hair.

Cécred

Beyoncé's haircare brand, designed for all hair types and textures and focused on strength, length retention and shine.

At Space NK: 27 products, from £17 to £53 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says founder Beyoncé Knowles-Carter grew up sweeping hair in her mother Ms. Tina Knowles' salon, watching her mix tech-forward formulas with natural butters and oils. Ms. Tina Knowles is the brand's Vice Chairwoman and brings 40 years as a hairstylist, salon owner and entrepreneur to product development and salon testing. The range is built around four areas: scalp drops, the Foundation wash routine, a Protection Collection for protective styles and extensions, and a Styling Collection.

The best sellers:

• Restoring Hair & Edge Drops, £53. A lightweight daily scalp serum with a peptide blend, the brand's keratin ferment, biotin, rose, ginger and fermented rice. It's designed for anyone seeing shedding or thinning at the hairline and edges, or wanting to keep hair looking thick. The brand says it works while wearing extensions, wigs and weaves.
• Hydrating Shampoo, £30. A high-slip shampoo with hyaluronic acid and an African oil blend (baobab, moringa and black seed), designed to cleanse gently and help detangling. Safe for colour-treated hair.
• Hydrating Conditioner, £30. A lightweight conditioner that works in one minute, designed to detangle and add softness and shine without weighing hair down.
• Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub, £37. "Like skincare for your scalp": fermented willow bark, tea tree oil and a gentle physical exfoliant, designed to lift build-up without stripping.
• Nourishing Hair Oil, £21. A blend of 13 oils with no silicones, designed to seal in moisture and add natural shine. Especially suited to dry, dull, medium to thick hair, and can be pressed into locs and braids.
• Moisturizing Deep Conditioner, £37. An ultra-rich shea and murumuru butter treatment for dry, dull hair.

Who to suggest it to: anyone of any hair type or texture who wants a moisture-focused wash routine (the Moisture Sealing Lotion is described as curl-defining), anyone wearing protective styles, wigs or extensions, and anyone wanting fuller-looking edges. Sudden or patchy hair loss is one for a GP or pharmacist, not a product.

Good to know: The best sellers are all described as dermatologist-tested, most are formulated without silicones or SLS/SLES, and many are safe on human hair wigs, weaves and extensions. The Hydrating Shampoo, Nourishing Hair Oil and Deep Conditioner contain argan oil (the Hair Oil also sweet almond), so nut-allergy questions go to a pharmacist or GP. There are also brushes, combs and a Temple Oud Hair Perfume (£51).

Worth comparing: K18, if the customer's main worry is damage and breakage rather than moisture.

Dizziak

A small, ultra-hydrating haircare range made for every hair type: a wash, a deep conditioner, an oil and a styling serum.

At Space NK: 4 products, from £20 to £28 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says founder Loretta De Feo couldn't find contemporary, good-smelling haircare for her very thick, half Nigerian and half Italian hair, so she created DIZZIAK in 2018. Space NK describes it as multiculturally minded, for every hair type "no exceptions and no exclusions", and Space NK calls it vegan, cruelty free and award winning.

The best sellers:

• Hard Serum, £28. A hydrating styler with a flexible, buildable hold, made with aloe, glycerin and babassu oil. Designed to shape, smooth frizz and add shine without crunch, on damp or dry hair.
• Hair Oil, £26. An ultra-light oil with babassu, castor, argan and murumuru, designed to soften, smooth and add sheen without residue.
• Deep Conditioner, £22. The most-reviewed product in the range. A rich conditioner with quinoa protein and babassu, coconut, argan and inca inchi oils, which works especially well on thick, textured hair, the brand says. Leave it on for 5 minutes, or up to 30 as a mask. Rated 4.2 from 39 reviews.
• Hydration Wash, £20. A pH-balanced shampoo with aloe, quinoa protein and babassu oil, for coarse, dry or textured hair.

Who to suggest it to: Customers with thick, textured, coarse or dry hair who want moisture, and anyone who wants a short, simple routine of wash, condition and style.

Good to know: The wash and conditioner are free from parabens, sulphates and silicones, and both are suitable for vegans. The whole routine costs under £100 for all four. The Hair Oil and Deep Conditioner contain argan oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Charlotte Mensah, a hairstylist's range designed for afro and curly hair. Melanin Haircare, a black-owned brand that champions the natural hair movement.

Fox & Vamp

A haircare line for hair extensions from a London extensions salon, designed to look after the bonds as well as natural hair and scalp.

At Space NK: 5 products, from £29 to £90 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Fox & Vamp was founded in 2019 by Talitha Price, whose London extensions salon is a go-to for celebrities and beauty editors. Because extensions are an investment, she created a haircare line Space NK describes as free from silicones, sulphates, alcohols, essential oils and over 500 bond-damaging ingredients. The shampoo's own ingredient list does include benzyl alcohol, so anyone avoiding all alcohols should read the label. Anyone can use it, but it's designed with extensions in mind.

The best sellers:

• Extensions Shampoo, £29. Coconut-based cleansers that rinse without residue, with snow mushroom, matcha and vegan keratin. Described as suitable for sensitive skin and all hair types. Rated 4.6 from 52 reviews.
• Extensions Conditioner, £29. A silicone-free conditioner with snow mushroom, matcha, vegan keratin and wheat protein, designed to smooth and detangle without weighing hair down. Keep it off the attachment points. Rated 4.8 from 34 reviews.
• Extensions Extender, £42. A leave-in serum with vegan silk peptides and hyaluronic acid, designed to protect hair from heat and styling and help extensions last longer. Space NK's favourite from the brand.
• Extensions Hairbrush, £42. A boar bristle brush for detangling extensions and thick, long hair. Use on dry or damp hair, never dripping wet.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with bonded or other hair extensions who worries their usual products are too harsh. It also suits people with thick, long hair.

Good to know: The Complete Kit (£90) bundles 300ml of the shampoo and conditioner with a 50ml Extender. The shampoo and conditioner are described as vegan-friendly; the brush uses boar bristles. Customers should also follow their extension stylist's aftercare advice.

Worth comparing: Olaplex or K18, other hair brands focused on strengthening and repair.

ghd

A British hair brand, short for Good Hair Day, which Space NK says is known for its straighteners, curlers, hair dryers and haircare products.

At Space NK: 27 products, from £12 to £379 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says ghd was founded in 2001 by hairdresser and salon owner Robert Powls, with Martin Penny and Gary Douglas. Powls and his wife Susan came across ceramic straightening irons from a South Korean inventor, and when Susan tried one she called it "a good hair day". The brand launched with a single tool, the original straightener, and Space NK says it became a household name within a couple of years.

The best sellers:

• Glam Finale Shine Spray, £20. A finishing spray designed for mirror-like shine and to smooth flyaways and frizz, scented with bergamot and ylang ylang.
• Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray, £25. A light mist that forms a protective layer before heat styling, for all hair types, used on damp or dry hair. Rated 4.6 from 576 reviews. There are also versions for coloured hair (protection up to 230°C, the brand says) and fine hair.
• Perfect Ending Final Fix Hairspray, £15. Firm but brushable hold, humidity resistant, for all hair types. Rated 4.7 from 94 reviews.
• Once Again Dry Shampoo, £20. Designed to soak up oil and add lift at the roots between washes.
• Chronos Hair Straightener, £299. The brand says it styles up to three times faster, in a single stroke, with results lasting up to 24 hours. For all hair types. Rated 4.7 from 571 reviews.
• Speed Hairdryer, £299. Uses a "halo" of cooler air around a high-pressure airflow, designed to dry fast while cutting heat exposure. Rated 4.8 from 32 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who heat-styles at home and wants salon-style results, from sleek to bouncy. The brushes and comb (£12 to £27.50) and the sprays make good smaller gifts.

Good to know: Space NK says most ghd straighteners heat to 185°C, and that with regular cleaning, careful storage and the plate guard they can last for years. Space NK says ghd's tools and formulas, such as Bodyguard, are designed to work together, so it's natural to mention the spray with a tool. The Duet Blowdry (£379) is a two-in-one dryer brush that dries and styles wet hair in one step. The round brushes come in sizes: size 2 for short to mid-length hair, size 3 for medium to long. The Rehab treatments (£35) target fine, dry or damaged hair.

Worth comparing: Dyson and Shark Beauty, which also sell hair tools on Space NK's list.

Gisou

A honey-infused hair brand from Negin Mirsalehi, built on its Hair Oil, with lip oils and hair perfumes alongside.

At Space NK: 31 products, from £12 to £100 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the brand grew from Negin Mirsalehi's family beekeeping tradition, six generations of it. Her mother was a hairdresser who used honey from the family's bee garden on Negin's hair. Negin launched Gisou in 2015 with a single product, the Honey Infused Hair Oil, and honey from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden is still the star ingredient. Space NK recommends the Lip Oil to anyone new to the brand.

The best sellers:

• Lip Mask Cherry Chocolate, £24. A two-layer lip treatment with Mirsalehi honey, oils and a collagen active, designed for deep hydration and a glossy, glazed finish. Can be worn overnight.
• Hair Perfume Cherry Chocolate, £20. A hair mist with honey and argan oil, designed to scent hair while adding shine and softness.
• Honey Infused Lip Oil, £24. A non-sticky lip oil with honey, jojoba and other oils, designed to hydrate for up to eight hours with a hint of colour. 97 per cent naturally derived ingredients. Rated 4.2 from 277 reviews.
• Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask, £22. A mask with honey and ceramides, designed to replenish moisture and smooth. It's in several of the gift sets.
• Honey Infused Hair Oil, £22. The first ever Gisou product. Space NK says it's a must-try for instant shine, heat protection and frizz control.
• Hair and Body Mist Honey Dewy, £27. An alcohol-free mist with honey water, hyaluronic acid and peptides, designed to hydrate hair and skin and leave a light honey scent.

Who to suggest it to: someone who wants glossy, soft, nicely scented hair, and anyone buying a gift. The brand has many sets at different prices, such as the Instant Hair Therapy Duo (£32), the Honey Fluff Beauty Bundle (£68) and the Ultimate Honey Glow Kit (£100).

Good to know: Six of the top ten best sellers were gift sets on 29 September 2026. Some products contain nut oils, such as argan in the Cherry Chocolate Hair Perfume and sweet almond in the Hair Oil as listed in some gift sets, so send any nut-allergy question to a pharmacist or GP. The hair perfumes come in several scents (Wildflower Honey, Wild Rose, Lavender Berry, Vanilla Glaze and more) at £20 to £34. The Honey Milk 5-In-1 Styling Cream (£12) is the cheapest way in, and Space NK says it will "instantly upgrade any hair routine".

Worth comparing: Amika, another hair brand with a signature-scented hair and body mist.

Hair by Sam McKnight

A celebrity hair stylist's haircare and styling range; Space NK's picks are the Cool Girl texture mist and Happy Endings balm.

At Space NK: 33 products, from £6 to £50 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says hair stylist Sam McKnight, praised by names such as Kate Moss, founded his brand in 2017 to share his best-kept secrets. He sees hair as a versatile accessory to be creative and have fun with, and the products are designed to be easy to use for an effortless, 'cool girl' look.

The best sellers:

• Cool Girl Body Voluming & Plumping Cream, £29. A light styling cream with panthenol and wheat protein, used on towel-dried hair to add body and soft hold without stickiness.
• Stronger Love Rejuvenate & Repair Spray, £32. A leave-in spray that detangles, smooths and is designed to protect from heat, humidity and UV. Aimed at dry, bleached, coloured and chemically processed hair. Rated 4.6 from 37 reviews.
• The Big Set, £30. A hands-free hood dryer that attaches to a standard hairdryer, 18 Velcro rollers in three sizes, for big, bouncy glamour at home. The description also mentions a Modern Hairspray, but the contents list shows only the hood and rollers, so check the box.
• Modern Hairspray Multi-Tasking Styling Mist, £29. A fine, buildable hold spray that brushes out easily, safe with heated tools, for all hair types. Rated 4.7 from 126 reviews.
• Cool Girl Barely There Texture Hair Mist, £29. A light spray for tousled texture, lift and volume on dry hair. Rated 4.5 from 294 reviews, the most reviewed of the best sellers.
• Cool Girl Super Lift Root Boost, £14 (listed as a travel size). A root spray used before blow-drying for lift and fullness, designed to resist humidity and frizz. Rated 4.5 from 163 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone wanting more volume (the Cool Girl range), anyone who likes undone texture, and customers with dry, coloured or bleached hair (Stronger Love, and Happy Endings Nourishing Balm, £36, designed to tame frizz and define curls).

Good to know: Many products come in a travel size, which makes an easy way in (the Root Boost and Sundaze Sea Spray are £14). Many of the products share Sam's signature scent of water lily, juniper wood and frankincense. Modern Hairspray is labelled vegan and paraben-free, and the Root Boost vegan and cruelty free. Happy Endings comes in recyclable packaging with at least 30 per cent recycled plastic.

Worth comparing: Fenty Hair (part of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna), for a customer focused on repair and hydration across all textures.

JVN Hair

A gender-neutral haircare line from hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness, with an award-winning Air Dry Cream.

At Space NK: 26 products, from £12 to £47 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says hairstylist and activist Jonathan Van Ness launched JVN Hair in 2021 as an inclusive, gender-neutral, clean haircare line. Every product contains hemi-squalane, made by fermenting sugarcane; Space NK says it helps hair grow stronger over time and creates a protective barrier. "Come as you are" is the brand's motto, and it's made for all hair types and genders.

The best sellers:

• Air Dry Volumizing Wave Spray, £26. A salt-free spray designed to boost natural waves and volume, with light hold and no crunch, for air-drying. Best for fine, straight or wavy hair. Rated 4.6 from 294 reviews.
• Air Dry Cream Scent-Sational Trio, £31. Three 60ml Air Dry Creams, each with a different scent (The Muse, The Original, The Flirt). A strong gift. Rated 4.8 from 158 reviews.
• Complete Air Dry Cream, £12. The one Space NK especially loves: a styling cream with chia seed, linseed and moringa oil, designed to reduce frizz, define texture and protect against humidity and UV. Vegan, silicone and sulphate free, for frizzy, wavy, curly or coily hair. Also sold in larger sizes. Rated 4.3 from 4,487 reviews.
• Complete Instant Recovery Serum, £28. A leave-in serum with niacinamide and lemon protein, designed to protect against heat and help reduce split ends. Rated 4.6 from 1,882 reviews.
• Revive Rapid Repair Bond Gloss, £31. A 60-second in-shower treatment designed to strengthen weakened bonds and add shine, for bleached, coloured or heat-styled hair.
• Nurture Intense Hydration Mask, £14. A weekly mask with a vegan keratin alternative made from upcycled oranges, designed to hydrate and cut frizz for all hair types. Rated 4.7 from 631 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who air-dries and wants help with frizz, definition or volume, and people who want silicone-free, vegan haircare. Jonathan's own tip is to mix the Air Dry Cream with the Recovery Serum.

Good to know: Many products are vegan and silicone and sulphate free, and several come in recyclable aluminium or glass. Shampoos and conditioners are grouped by need: Nurture for dry hair, Embody for volume (with caffeine, for fine or flat hair), Revive for repair. The Nurture shampoo and conditioner have mixed reviews (3.7 and 3.9).

Worth comparing: Amika and OUAI, other hair brands on Space NK's list.

K18

A science-led haircare brand built around one patented peptide, designed to repair damage from bleach, colour, chemical treatments and heat.

At Space NK: 16 products, from £22 to £110 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says K18 was founded in 2020 by Suveen Sahib, who spent ten years working in labs with bio scientists to understand the science of hair. Every product contains the patented K18PEPTIDE, which Space NK says is small enough to get inside the hair and reconnect broken keratin chains, rather than just coating the surface. The brand takes a "less is more" approach, and Space NK calls it "professional-loved".

The best sellers:

• Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask, £30. The hero. Applied to towel-dried hair after shampooing (skip conditioner), left for four minutes and not rinsed out. The product page says it reverses visible damage from colour, bleach and heat, and reduces dryness, breakage, split ends and colour fade. Rated 4.5 from 928 reviews.
• FutureIQ Biomimetic Hair Longevity Serum, £110. A nightly scalp serum designed to target visible signs of scalp and hair ageing, including thinning, shedding and greying. The product page suggests three months of consistent use.
• AirWash Dry Shampoo, £24. A non-aerosol dry shampoo with translucent mineral microbeads instead of heavy starches, designed to absorb oil and neutralise odour for up to three days. Rated 4.6 from 211 reviews.
• HeatBounce Conditioning Heat Protectant, £24. A light mist designed to protect against heat up to 232°C (450°F) and reduce breakage from hot tools. Rated 4.5 from 62 reviews.
• PEPTIDE PREP detox shampoo, £39. A colour-safe clarifying shampoo that removes build-up, sebum and copper. Rated 4.6 from 109 reviews.
• Molecular Repair Hair Oil, £27. A silicone-free oil with squalane and avocado oil, used before heat styling or as a finishing serum to smooth frizz and flyaways. Rated 4.4 from 225 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: anyone with bleached, coloured, chemically treated or heat-damaged hair, especially if it snaps, feels dry or has split ends. It works on all hair types and textures.

Good to know: Space NK says all K18 treatments are vegan, cruelty-free, plastic net-zero, silicone-free, sulphate-free and paraben-free. For the mask, Space NK suggests using it for the first four to six washes in a row, then every three or four washes. On 29 September 2026 the top three were gift sets: Repair + Refresh (£79), Fresh Hair On The Go (£24) and Repair + Protect (£40).

Worth comparing: Amika, whose The Kure Intense Strength Repair Mask is also aimed at strength and repair, and Cécred, whose Reconstructing Treatment Mask targets damage from colour, chemicals and heat.

Living Proof

A science-led haircare brand with an iconic dry shampoo and silicone-free Sili-CLONE shampoos and conditioners.

At Space NK: 59 products, from £15 to £89 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Living Proof was founded in 2005 by an unusual team of MIT biotech scientists and well-known hairstylists, who set out to build haircare on science. Space NK's brand page describes its technologies as clinically proven, and its products as free from silicones and sulphates and cruelty free. It also says one of its dry shampoos is sold every 10 seconds.

The best sellers:

• Sheer Clean Dry Shampoo Mist, £27. A non-aerosol dry shampoo that uses micelles to lift oil, sweat and odour between washes. The product page says it dries invisibly, even on dark hair. Rated 4.3 from 84 reviews.
• Sili-CLONE Full Shampoo, £30. A volumising shampoo for fine, flat hair. Sili-CLONE is the brand's technology for copying the smooth, shiny feel of silicones without the build-up. Rated 4.9 from 51 reviews.
• Sili-CLONE Full Conditioner, £30. The weightless partner, with amaranth peptides for fuller-looking hair. Vegan. Rated 4.9 from 27 reviews.
• Sili-CLONE Perfect hair Day Shampoo, £30. The all-rounder, designed to lift oil and build-up and leave hair shinier. Suitable for colour-treated hair and vegan friendly. Rated 4.8 from 38 reviews.
• Sili-CLONE No Frizz Shampoo, £30. A sulphate-free shampoo designed to smooth frizz and resist humidity. Rated 4.4 from 27 reviews.
• Sili-CLONE Restore Shampoo, £30. For dry, damaged or chemically treated hair, designed to help reduce breakage. Rated 4.8 from 18 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Easy to match by concern: Full for fine or flat hair, No Frizz for frizz and humidity (handy in Glasgow), Restore for damage, Curl for curls, and Perfect hair Day for anyone who just wants good, shiny everyday hair. The dry shampoos suit anyone stretching the time between washes.

Good to know: Every Sili-CLONE shampoo and conditioner is £30, and the ones detailed online also come in a 60ml size. The Hydration and Shine Set and the Volume and Texture Set (£29 each) were the brand's top two sellers on 29 September 2026, a lower-priced way to try the PhD or Full lines. There's also scalp care, including a Scalp Care Density Serum (£57). Anyone worried about hair thinning or a scalp condition should see a GP or pharmacist.

Worth comparing: K18, another science-backed haircare brand focused on damaged hair. Color WOW for customers whose main concern is coloured hair and humidity.

Melanin Haircare

A small, Black-owned haircare line built on the founders' homemade recipes, championing natural hair.

At Space NK: 5 products, from £29 to £38 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Melanin Haircare was created in 2015 by two sisters, Whitney and Taffeta White, who wanted to share their homemade natural hair products. The idea is simple, affordable routines for anyone, whatever their budget or time. Every formula is free from parabens, mineral oil and sulphates, and Space NK says every ingredient has been checked against the Environmental Working Group's ratings.

The best sellers:

• Multi-Use Softening Leave-in Conditioner, £32. Its best seller at Space NK, which the product page says can be used up to seven ways: rinse-out conditioner, deep conditioner, leave-in, detangler, pre-wash, daily moisturiser or refresher. Proteins, bamboo extract and provitamin B5, designed to soften, detangle and minimise breakage. Rated 4.7 from 20 reviews.
• Twist-Elongating Style Cream, £29. A rich styling cream made with shea, mango, cocoa, kokum and cupuaçu butters, designed to lock in moisture and make twist styles easier. Use less on thin hair and more on thick.
• Plumping Deep Conditioner, £38. A mask for coarse, dry or damaged hair, with hyaluronic acid, proteins and biotin, designed to define curls, coils and waves and reduce frizz. Leave on for up to 30 minutes. Rated 4.4 from 31 reviews.
• Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend, £31. A light oil of baobab, argan, jojoba, sweet almond and vitamin E to seal in moisture, use as a warm oil treatment, or even as a body moisturiser.
• African Black Soap Reviving Shampoo, £29. A clarifying shampoo with charcoal, rosemary, tea tree and peppermint, designed to reset the scalp. The directions say use it once a week at most.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with curly, coily, wavy, coarse or dry hair who wants a simple routine, and people who like multi-use products. Space NK says it's designed for everyone.

Good to know: Every product in the range contains argan oil, and the Style Cream and Oil Blend also contain sweet almond oil. The product directions suggest a patch test for tree nut allergies, but a patch test doesn't make a product safe for an allergy, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. All five are described as free from silicones and parabens. Concerns about hair loss or a sore scalp should go to a GP or dermatologist.

Worth comparing: Charlotte Mensah, a haircare line made specifically for afro and curly hair. Cécred, another brand that celebrates all hair types and textures.

Olaplex

The bond-building haircare brand, sold as a numbered system, for dry, damaged, coloured or heat-styled hair.

At Space NK: 36 products, from £15 to £64 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Olaplex started in a California garage in 2014 and, with more than 100 global patents, is now one of the largest independent haircare brands in the world. Its patented ingredient, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, is designed to reconnect broken bonds inside the hair. Salons often use it during colouring to limit damage from bleach and chemicals.

The best sellers:

• No.3 PLUS Complete Repair Treatment, £32 (sold in 100ml and 250ml; check which). A three-minute treatment you put on wet hair before shampooing, designed to rebuild bonds for stronger, softer hair. Protein free and colour safe, for all hair types. Rated 4.6 from 125 reviews.
• OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil, £30. A few drops of concentrated styling oil before or after heat, designed for shine, softness and frizz control, with heat protection up to 232°C. Rated 4.5 from 306 reviews.
• No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, £30. Part of the 3-4-5 routine, designed to hydrate and help with frizz and split ends without weighing hair down. For all hair types, including coloured. Rated 4.5 from 1,007 reviews.
• No.6 Bond Smoother, £30. A leave-in smoothing cream for damp or dry hair, designed to control frizz for up to 72 hours and speed up blow-drying. Rated 4.4 from 8,238 reviews.
• No.7 Shine Serum Oil Mist, £36. A two-phase mist with light oils, designed to add shine and moisture to damp or dry hair without disturbing a style. Its oils include kukui nut oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Shapeset Hairspray, £15. A flexible-hold hairspray with bond technology and heat protection, designed to brush out without crunch or flakes.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with dry, damaged or breaking hair, especially if they bleach, colour or heat-style regularly. The easiest starting point is the 3-4-5 routine: No.3 before washing, then No.4 Shampoo and No.5 Conditioner.

Good to know: Learn the numbers: No.0 and No.3 are treatments, No.4 is shampoo, No.5 conditioner, No.6 smoother, No.7 oil, No.8 mask, No.9 serum. There are versions for curls, fine hair, blondes (No.4P and No.5P) and a clarifying shampoo (No.4C). In September 2026 the top three best sellers were limited-edition sets: The Key to Shine Set (£28), Total Hair Repair Set (£56) and Hydration Heroes Set (£44). Olaplex also sells Lashbond and Browbond serums (£64 each).

Worth comparing: K18 UK, another repair-focused haircare brand for damage from bleach, colour and heat.

Oribe

A luxury New York haircare brand whose best sellers include the Gold Lust and Hair Alchemy strengthening ranges, with its signature Côte d'Azur scent.

At Space NK: 82 products, from £22 to £295 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Oribe was founded in New York City in 2008 by hairstylist Oribe Canales and haircare visionary Daniel Kaner, who built products for, and inspired by, their clients. It's aimed at people who want salon-worthy results at home, with dreamy textures and the signature Côte d'Azur fragrance (bergamot, jasmine and sandalwood).

The best sellers:

• Gold Lust Collection, £115. The brand's top seller, a gift set of the Gold Lust Repair and Restore Shampoo (250ml), Conditioner (200ml) and a 50ml Nourishing Hair Oil. Made with cypress and argan oils for dry, damaged and colour-treated hair; argan is a nut oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. On their own, the shampoo is £58 and the conditioner £59.
• Supershine Mirror Rinse Glass Treatment, £30 (sold in 75ml and 175ml; check which). A one-minute rinse used once a week after shampooing, designed to smooth the cuticle for a glossy, mirror-like finish. Rated 4.4 from 778 reviews.
• Hair Alchemy Bond Building Elixir, £75. A lightweight leave-in with eleven amino acids and chia seed, designed to strengthen damaged hair and reduce breakage. Rated 4.8 from 293 reviews.
• Hair Alchemy Resilience Shampoo, £48. For hair that breaks easily, with chia seed, bio-fermented bamboo and plant protein. Rated 4.6 from 1,486 reviews, the most reviewed of its best sellers.
• Hair Alchemy Resilience Conditioner, £54. The partner, with a hyaluronic acid complex for hydration. Rated 4.6 from 1,056 reviews.
• Hair Alchemy Heatless Styling Balm, £47. A light balm for fine to medium hair, used on damp hair with a heatless styling method or for air-drying. Rated 4.6 from 827 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Customers who love a luxury hair ritual or want a special gift, anyone with fragile or breakage-prone hair (Hair Alchemy), dry or colour-treated hair (Gold Lust) or dull hair (Supershine). There are also curl, blonde, volume and scalp ranges.

Good to know: The easiest way in on price is the travel sizes, such as the Dry Texturizing Spray and Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray at £22 each. For thinning hair, Space NK points to the Serene Scalp Densifying routine, developed with trichologist Penny James. Anyone worried about hair loss or shedding should see a GP.

Worth comparing: Bumble and Bumble, another New York salon brand at a lower price. Living Proof for customers who want strengthening and anti-frizz formulas with a science story.

OUAI

Celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin's haircare, matched to fine, medium or thick hair, with signature scents that run through its body care and fragrance mists too.

At Space NK: 51 products, from £14 to £60 (29 September 2026).

The story: Jen Atkin spent years building a client list including the Kardashian-Jenners, Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid, and felt there was a gap for good-looking, accessible haircare made for different hair types, textures and goals. She launched OUAI in 2016. It's pronounced "way", after the casual way Parisians say yes. Space NK likes that the shampoos and conditioners come in fine, medium and thick versions, and says St. Barts, Melrose Place and Cape Town are favourite scents.

The best sellers:

• Get On Your Merry OUAI, £35. A limited-edition festive kit of travel-size Detox Shampoo, Leave In Conditioner and Super Dry Shampoo.
• 'Tis The Season For St. Barts and Healthy Hair For The Holidays, £41 each. More festive kits: one is a St. Barts-scented hair and body trio, the other pairs Detox Shampoo with Bond Repair Balm.
• Leave In Conditioner, from £14. A lightweight mist that detangles, softens, tames frizz and protects from heat, with tamarind seed extract, panthenol and vitamin E. Comes in Melrose Place (rated 4.9 from 100 reviews), St. Barts and North Bondi scents, in 45ml and 177ml. It contains argan oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Detox Shampoo, £30. A clarifying shampoo with apple cider vinegar, designed to remove build-up from styling products and hard water. Use it once or twice a week. Safe after colour and keratin treatments. Rated 4.7 from 2,185 reviews.
• Fine Hair Shampoo and Conditioner, £28 each. For fine or flat hair. The shampoo has keratin and biotin and is suitable for colour-treated hair; the conditioner is designed to add body without weighing hair down.
• Hair Oil, £28. A lightweight, colour-safe oil designed to smooth frizz, add shine and protect from heat. Rated 4.7 from 2,033 reviews. It contains sweet almond oil, so the same nut-allergy caution applies.

Who to suggest it to: Match Fine, Medium or Thick to their hair type. Build-up or hard water: Detox Shampoo. Frizz: Leave In Conditioner or Hair Oil. For someone who loves a scent, OUAI does body cleansers, body crèmes, scrubs and fragrance mists (£26) in the same scents.

Good to know: OUAI shampoos are paraben free, phthalate free and cruelty free, according to Space NK. On 29 September 2026 the top three best sellers were limited-edition festive kits, and travel sizes are available for trying.

Worth comparing: Color WOW, especially for coloured or frizzy hair, and Virtue, for damaged hair.

Philip Kingsley

A British, trichologist-led haircare brand whose most famous product, Space NK says, is the Elasticizer pre-shampoo treatment, with scalp care alongside.

At Space NK: 18 products, from £26 to £55 (29 September 2026).

The story: Philip Kingsley started at 16 helping in his uncle's salon in east London, trained at the Institute of Trichologists, qualified in 1953 and soon opened a hair clinic for thin, limp and damaged hair. Known as "The Hair Doctor", he made his first product for Audrey Hepburn, and the range was formalised in 1983. Space NK says the brand is still UK-based and family-owned, and that the Elasticizer is its most famous product.

The best sellers:

• Flaky / Itchy Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, £32. A daily shampoo with piroctone olamine, designed to wash away flakes and calm an itchy scalp without stripping colour. For normal to oily hair, with an apple scent. Rated 4.7 from 977 reviews.
• Body Building Weightless Shampoo, £29. A lightweight volumising shampoo with keratin protein, designed to add body to fine, weak or limp hair and cut frizz. Rated 4.8 from 690 reviews.
• Swimcap Water Resistant Mask, £26. A mask you leave on while swimming or sunbathing, designed to shield hair from sun, salt and chlorine, including against chlorine's green tinge on bleached hair. Rated 4.8 from 193 reviews.
• Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment, £41. The brand's most famous product: a pre-shampoo mask with elastin, castor and olive oils, left on under a shower cap for at least 20 minutes (or overnight), designed to soften, detangle and add shine to dry, frizzy or coloured hair. Rated 4.8 from 2,754 reviews.
• Density Thickening Shampoo, £32. A sulphate-free shampoo with pea peptides, designed to add volume to fine, thinning hair and reduce breakage.
• Elasticizer Extreme Rich, £41. The richer Elasticizer, for dry, frizzy, damaged, curly or thick hair. Rated 4.7 from 538 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone with a specific hair or scalp goal: dryness and frizz (Elasticizer), flat fine hair (Body Building), flaky scalp (the Flaky / Itchy range) or swimmers. The brand builds routines as shampoo, conditioner, then a scalp toner.

Good to know: Several products come in more than one size, so check which one the customer means. The Frizz Fighting Gloss Smoothing Serum (£26) and the Anti-Dandruff Scalp Toner (£26) are £26 each. Sudden hair loss, or a scalp that's sore or doesn't settle, is one for a GP or pharmacist, not a shampoo.

Worth comparing: Briogeo and Living Proof, two more concern-led haircare brands on Space NK's list.

Virtue Labs

Science-led haircare for damaged, fragile, thinning and colour-treated hair, built on its own patented keratin protein.

At Space NK: 33 products, from £19 to £120 (29 September 2026).

The story: Virtue Labs was founded in 2017 by Melisse Shaban. Space NK says its star ingredient, Alpha Keratin 60ku, was discovered by scientists working on burn wounds in the military, who later found the protein could also repair hair damage, and that Virtue is the only haircare brand using it. There are shampoos and treatments for all hair types, textures and concerns. Space NK's tip for a first try is the Healing Oil.

The best sellers:

• Healing Gloss, £42. A shake-to-activate in-shower gloss, left on for 3 to 5 minutes, that the brand says gives 2.5 times more shine and smooths hair through five washes. Rated 4.7 from 253 reviews.
• Strength & Shield Leave In Conditioner, £36. A lightweight spray for fragile hair, designed to detangle, reduce breakage and protect from heat, UV and pollution. Vegan friendly. Rated 4.5 from 434 reviews.
• Damage Reverse Serum, £61. A cream-to-serum leave-in with the brand's keratin, designed to strengthen hair and reduce split ends and breakage. Scented with coconut, yuzu and warm woods. Rated 4.4 from 745 reviews.
• Healing Oil, £44. A lightweight oil for all hair types, with the keratin plus a trio of oils, designed to smooth frizz and add shine and body. Rated 4.6 from 1,437 reviews.
• Recovery Discovery Kit, £38. Minis of the Recovery Shampoo, Conditioner and Restorative Treatment Mask, for dry, damaged and colour-treated hair, in smaller sizes.
• Scalp Remedy Shampoo and Conditioner, £42 each. Fragrance-free, gentle enough for daily use, and designed to calm and balance the scalp. Willow bark extract gently exfoliates.

Who to suggest it to: Someone whose hair is damaged from colour, bleach or heat styling, or who wants stronger, shinier hair. The Flourish range (Shampoo for Thinning Hair, £44, rated 4.3 from 1,046 reviews) is designed to make fine or thinning hair look fuller. If a customer is worried about sudden or heavy hair loss, suggest they see a GP or dermatologist as well.

Good to know: Space NK says all Virtue products are cruelty free, vegan, and free of parabens, sulphates and phthalates. Most full sizes cost £36 to £69, so the discovery kits and travel sizes (Conditioner for Thinning Hair from £19) are useful starting points. There's also a de-brassing shampoo (ColorKick, £44) for colour-treated hair.

Worth comparing: Color WOW, for coloured and frizzy hair at lower prices, and OUAI, for haircare matched to hair type.

09Fragrance and Home

Perfume, colognes, candles and diffusers. The fragrance chapter in the main guide explains families, notes and concentrations. 42 brands.

Acqua Di Parma

An Italian fragrance house behind the 'now-iconic' Colonia eau de cologne, with scented candles, diffusers and bath and body alongside.

At Space NK: 69 products, from £42.60 to £257 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says it began in 1916, when the Italian baron Carlo Magnani, inspired by London, New York and Paris, created his own cologne to capture Italian sophistication. That was the Colonia, which Space NK calls "now-iconic". Space NK says every product is made in Italy by traditional craftsmen. Space NK's editors single out the Colonia's "frutti d'oro" of lemon, orange and bergamot.

The best sellers:

• Bergamotto La Spugnatura Eau de Parfum, £236. A limited edition from the La Caletta summer collection. It's built around bergamot extracted by an old technique called La Spugnatura, opening bright and citrus and settling into soft woods.
• Fico di Amalfi Eau de Toilette, £156. Fresh and fruity, meant to evoke the Amalfi Coast: bergamot, lemon and grapefruit, then fig, pink pepper and jasmine over fig tree wood. In a deep blue bottle.
• Granita Al Gelso Candle, £71. A limited edition candle that smells of mulberry granita, with cassis, hibiscus and a vanilla and musk base. Space NK pitches it as a gift or self-gift.
• Colonia, £111. The original from 1916. Lemon, bergamot and sweet orange up front, lavender and rosemary in the middle, and vetiver, sandalwood and patchouli underneath.
• Colonia C.L.U.B, £111. A citrus and woody cologne with pink and black pepper, shiso and rosemary, on cedarwood and musk. Rated 4.8 from 161 reviews, far more than any of the other best sellers.
• Colonia Intensa, £156. The bolder Colonia: citrus and cardamom with ginger, then leather, cedarwood and musk in the base.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who loves fresh citrus scents, or wants a classic, understated cologne rather than something sweet. The candles and diffusers suit someone buying a home gift.

Good to know: The Colonia family has several versions (Colonia, C.L.U.B, Intensa, Essenza, Pura), so ask what they like: fresher, spicier or deeper. The Colonia Discovery Set (£98) holds three 12ml bottles, a good way to try before committing. The range also covers hand and body washes and lotions, a Barbiere men's shaving line and deodorants. The Bergamotto parfum and the Granita Al Gelso candle are limited editions, so check what's in store. The Colonias come in more than one size and the site shows one price, so check which size a price is for.

Worth comparing: Penhaligon's, another heritage fragrance house with a long history and a mostly fragrance range. Diptyque, for customers who want candles and diffusers as well as perfume.

Alia Fragrances

A small fragrance line built around mood and self-belief, with three perfumes each meant to match a different "energy".

At Space NK: 4 products, from £55 to £60 (29 September 2026).

The story: Alia was launched in 2025 by author and motivational speaker Roxie Nafousi, who wanted to bring conversations about self-growth into scent. Space NK says the name means "to rise higher" in Arabic, a nod to her Iraqi heritage. The three perfumes make up the Alter Ego collection, and the idea is that you pick a scent for the mood you want to step into, then wear it consistently as a daily ritual.

The best sellers:

• Main Character, £60. Space NK's pick for everyday confidence. It opens earthy with angelica root and turmeric leaf, has mimosa, orris, orange blossom and tonka at its heart, and settles into a soft musk and oakwood base.
• Power House, £60. Rich and bold: smoky tobacco, cardamom, rum, cedarwood, amber and oud. The brand pitches it for big moments and important occasions.
• Scene Stealer, £60. Space NK's own favourite. Bergamot and saffron up top, jasmine and amberwood in the middle, patchouli and musk underneath. Designed to leave a memorable impression, and the brand says it works for the office as well as social occasions.
• Discovery Kit, £55. All three scents in 8ml sizes. A sensible first step for someone who can't decide, and small enough for a handbag.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who likes the idea of perfume as a mood ritual, or who's shopping for a friend going into a new job or a big moment. Ask how they want to feel: grounded (Main Character), bold (Scene Stealer) or strong and warm (Power House).

Good to know: Each full-size scent is £60 and all three have only a handful of reviews so far, as it's a new brand. Spray on wrists and neck, and not on clothes or fabric (a warning on the Main Character page). The Discovery Kit is the easy answer to "which one?" and makes a tidy gift.

Armani Beauty

Giorgio Armani's luxury makeup and fragrance line, with its Luminous Silk complexion range among the best sellers.

At Space NK: 54 products, from £25 to £165 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Armani Beauty was founded in 2000 to bring the simplicity and sophistication of Giorgio Armani's fashion to beauty. The idea is that makeup should reveal your natural beauty rather than conceal or transform it, with lightweight textures, luminous finishes and timeless shades. It's operated by L'Oréal Luxe, which has held the licence for Armani's fragrance, makeup and skincare since 1988.

The best sellers:

• Dolci Multi-Use Blush, £38. A pocket-sized cream-to-powder blush stick that blends like a cream and sets to a soft-matte finish. Use it on cheeks or press it onto lips. Five shades. Rated 4.8 from 1,059 reviews.
• Luminous Silk Foundation, £49. The brand's award-winning liquid foundation, designed to blur pores, even out skin tone and give a radiant, skin-like finish with buildable coverage. It contains niacinamide and glycerine for hydration, and Space NK says it suits all skin types, including sensitive, acne-prone and oily. Rated 4.6 from 2,914 reviews.
• Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow, £33. A liquid eyeshadow that works as shadow, liner and highlighter, designed to be smudge-proof and sweat-resistant for up to 16 hours. Rated 4.6 from 1,367 reviews.
• Vertigo Lift Mascara, £29. A lengthening, curling mascara with a looped brush, designed to apply without clumps and leave lashes feeling soft. Rated 4.7 from 1,022 reviews.
• Luminous Silk Concealer, £40. A light, blendable concealer for blemishes and discolouration, with caffeine and vitamin E. Suitable for all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 2,223 reviews.
• Luminous Silk Cheek Tint, £39. A liquid blush you dot on and blend, from a subtle flush to strong colour, designed to last up to 12 hours. Rated 4.7 from 1,905 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants polished, elegant makeup that's easy to wear every day, especially a customer looking for a radiant, natural-looking foundation. The Luminous Silk product pages suggest wearing primer, foundation and concealer together.

Good to know: More than half the range is fragrance, including Stronger With You Intensely Eau de Parfum (£77; it comes in 50ml, 100ml and 150ml, so check the size; rated 4.7 from 2,060 reviews), Si, My Way, Code and Acqua Di Gio. Several of the fragrances are sold as refill bottles. The Luminous Silk Illuminating Primer (£40) can be worn alone, under foundation or mixed into it.

Worth comparing: YSL Beauty, another fashion house's luxury line with makeup and fragrance side by side, though Space NK's YSL page stresses bold shades and daring colour.

Armani Privé

Giorgio Armani's haute couture fragrance collection: unisex scents made with rare ingredients.

At Space NK: 16 products, from £125 to £300 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK describes Armani Privé as Giorgio Armani's fashion-forward fragrance collection, launched in 2004 to translate couture craftsmanship into scent. Privé means 'private' in French. The scents are unisex, take inspiration from places and traditions around the world, and are designed to feel intimate and distinctive rather than overpowering. Space NK says Armani Beauty is the wider fragrance range, while Privé is the more complex, luxurious collection.

The best sellers:

• Vert Malachite Eau de Parfum, £300. A rounded white floral built around lily, with jasmine, ylang ylang and a vanilla and resin base. Suitable for day or night, and described as long-lasting with strong projection.
• Rose D'Arabie Eau de Parfum, £300. A rose scent with patchouli, woods and golden amber, described as ideal for evenings.
• Intense Oud Royal Eau de Parfum, £300. A rich woody scent with oud, amber, rose, saffron, sandalwood and incense, meant for evening wear.
• Les Eaux Discovery Set, £125. Five 7.5ml minis, including Pivoine Suzhou and Vetiver d'Hiver. Handy for travel, as a gift, or for trying before committing to a full bottle.
• Rouge Malachite Eau de Parfum, £300. An opulent tuberose with pink pepper, jasmine and amber, in a red stone-effect bottle.
• Pivoine Suzhou Eau de Toilette, £195. A lighter fruity floral of peony, rose, raspberry and musk, described as moderately long-lasting and suited to spring and summer days. Rated 4.3 from 158 reviews, the most reviewed of its best sellers.

Who to suggest it to: Someone looking for a signature scent or a special gift who wants something quietly distinctive. Lighter florals such as Pivoine Suzhou suit daytime; richer scents such as Noir Kogane (tobacco and leather) are pitched at autumn and winter evenings.

Good to know: Every scent is unisex. Eaux de toilette start at £135, and most eaux de parfum are £300. The discovery set is the sensible first step for anyone unsure. The safety warning reads: "Flammable until dry. Keep away from flames and heat. Avoid spraying in eyes."

Worth comparing: Armani Beauty, the brand's wider fragrance and beauty range, for a customer who likes the Armani name at a different level.

Bibbi Parfum

A young Swedish-French niche fragrance house making unisex, story-led perfumes.

At Space NK: 16 products, from £40 to £225 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Bibbi Parfum was founded in Paris in 2023 by Swedish designer Stina "Bibbi" Seger with her husband, Jan Vilhelm Ahlgren. Each scent starts from a vision Stina had in deep meditation, after three years spent on a remote island, and is translated into perfume with master perfumer Jérôme Épinette. Space NK pitches the brand at people interested in "scent-hacking", using fragrance to shape mood, and likes that it's still under the radar, so you're unlikely to smell it on someone else.

The best sellers:

• Deep Lotus Eau de Parfum, £225. A calm, introspective scent centred on fruity oud. Comes in 30ml and 100ml. The brand warns it's richly coloured, so take care spraying it on light fabrics.
• Radio Ghost Layering Duo Box, £80. Two 10ml bottles, Radio Child and Ghost of Tom, designed to be worn alone or layered together. A good gift.
• Ghost of Tom Eau de Parfum, £45. A smoky citrus scent: bergamot, maté and blackcurrant on top, violet leaf and black tea in the heart, black amber, papyrus and birch in the base. Listed as vegan. Sizes run from 10ml to 100ml, so check which size the price is for.
• Radio Child Eau de Parfum, £225. A fruity musk with black pepper, fig leaf, pear, jasmine and oakmoss.
• Vanilla Factory Eau de Parfum, £110. A spiced amber scent with nutmeg, pink pepper, black tea, saffron, patchouli and Madagascan vanilla.
• Fragrance Discovery Set, £40. Five 2ml samples (Ghost of Tom, Santal Beauty, The Other Room, Boy of June, Radio Child), the easiest way to try the range.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a fragrance nobody else is wearing, or a fragrance lover whose collection already has the obvious names. It's unisex, so it works for anyone.

Good to know: Every scent is unisex. Swimming Pool, the "cult favourite" on Space NK's brand page, is a green herbal scent of basil, spearmint and eucalyptus (£225). For someone unsure, point them to the £40 Discovery Set or the £50 Wardrobe Set of seven 2ml samples before a full bottle. Many prices cover more than one size, so confirm the size before quoting.

Worth comparing: D.S. & Durga and Byredo, two other fragrance-and-home houses on Space NK's list for a customer exploring niche perfume.

Boy Smells

Gender-neutral candles and perfumes, with many scents sold as both a candle and a perfume.

At Space NK: 15 products, from £26 to £70 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Boy Smells was born from the belief that your identity is ever-evolving, with home and personal fragrances that "tap into every side of you". It began in 2016 and rebranded in 2025. Every scent is gender-neutral and designed to capture moods, phases and quirks, and the brand encourages you to mix and layer them.

The best sellers:

• Solar Drip Perfume, £26. A bright, feel-good scent of citrus and fruits, airy florals and warm musk, inspired by sunny poolside days. Sold in 10ml and 50ml, so check which size the price is for.
• Cowboy Kush Standard Candle, £40. Earthy, spicy and smoky: hazelnut and white leather, then cannabis flower and suede, over tonka bean and patchouli. Burns for more than 50 hours.
• Hinoki Fantôme Standard Candle, £40. Spicy woods: cardamom and pear, then hinoki and cedarwood, with oakmoss and smoked amber underneath, in a black and forest-green glass.
• Vanilla Era Standard Candle, £40. A sweet but spicy vanilla, with black pepper, black amber and coffee. Burns for up to 50 hours.
• Hinoki Fantôme Perfume, £26. The wearable version of the candle, with the same cardamom, pear, hinoki and amber.
• Coco Cream Perfume, £26. A creamy coconut milk and vanilla scent with white flowers, tonka and musk, which Space NK's team singles out.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a scent that's a bit different from the usual, or who doesn't want a "for him" or "for her" fragrance. It's also a natural gift: pair a candle with the matching perfume.

Good to know: The candles are a vegan, non-GMO soy wax blend with lead-free wicks, in glass, and the brand says the wax is designed to burn evenly with less tunnelling and soot. The perfumes come in 10ml and 50ml, and the site shows one price each: £26 for most, £70 for Cowboy Kush, Peachy Oudy and Woodphoria. Check the size before quoting a price. The brand suggests applying perfume to the creases of knees and elbows and not rubbing it in. Review numbers are small across the range, so smelling in store matters more than scores.

Worth comparing: Diptyque, which also sells genderless candles and perfumes side by side, at a higher price.

Bulgari

The Italian jewellery house's fragrance line, with the Man range, the Eau Parfumée tea scents and the Omnia bottles among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 40 products, from £35 to £191 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Bulgari was founded in Rome in 1884 by the silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, and made its name with bold Italian jewellery. That jewellery style carries into its perfume bottles, with strong colours and recognisable shapes. The fragrances run from eau de parfum to cologne, and from fruity to musky and woody. Space NK calls Omnia "a true crowd-pleaser".

The best sellers:

• Man Wood Essence Eau de Parfum, £87. A woody men's fragrance by the perfumer Alberto Morillas. It opens with lemon zest, coriander leaf and a touch of sugar, then settles into cypress, cedar, vetiver and benzoin. The Parfum version, £170, is rated 4.8 from 448 reviews.
• Man In Black Eau de Parfum, £87. Ambery and spicy, with leather and tuberose in the heart and guaiac wood at the base. The matte black bottle is refillable. Rated 4.4 from 320 reviews.
• Omnia Amethyste Eau de Toilette, £125. A powdery floral of iris and rose with a soft sweetness from heliotrope, in Omnia's faceted bottle, now refillable. Described as easy to wear every day.
• Thé Impérial Eau de Toilette, £115. A fresh citrus musk built on black tea and Italian citrus, by the perfumer Jacques Cavallier. Rated 4.7 from 930 reviews, the most reviewed of its best sellers.
• Thé Impérial Shower Gel, £66, and Body Lotion, £76. Matching body care in the same black tea and citrus scent. The brand suggests the lotion before the eau de toilette to make the scent last.

Who to suggest it to: someone buying a luxury gift, especially for a man who likes woody or ambery scents, or anyone who loves fresh tea and citrus fragrances. The Omnia bottles appeal to people who care about a beautiful bottle.

Good to know: the Thé scents (Impérial, Blanc and Vert) come with matching shower gels and lotions, so you can build a layered gift. Refills are available for Man Wood Essence, Man In Black, Man Rain Essence and several Omnia scents. Seasonal sets add a miniature, which is useful for gifting. Man Wood Essence and Man In Black come in 60ml, 100ml and 150ml, so check which size the £87 is for before quoting.

Worth comparing: Jo Malone London for layering scents with matching body care. KILIAN PARIS for another luxury house with refillable bottles.

Byredo

A perfume house founded by Swedish founder Ben Gorham, loved for its modern scents and minimalist look, with every personal fragrance unisex, plus body care and home fragrance.

At Space NK: 103 products, from £35 to £280 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Ben Gorham founded Byredo in 2006, combining a minimalist Scandi look with influences from his mother's Indian heritage. The name comes from 'redolence', meaning sweet-smelling perfume. Scents draw on memory, travel and emotion, and every personal fragrance is unisex. Space NK names Gypsy Water and Bal d'Afrique as scents worn and loved by everyone.

The best sellers:

• Future Memories Eau de Parfum, £155. An ambery, green, musky scent: galbanum and blackcurrant up top, powdery iris in the middle, vanilla and musk to finish. Rated 4.4 from 123 reviews.
• Mojave Ghost Body Mist, £68. A light, generous mist of the Mojave Ghost scent (ambrette, magnolia, sandalwood, musk) with aloe vera, designed to be layered or worn alone.
• Alto Astral Body Mist, £68. Coconut water and pink peppercorn opening onto orchid, fresh linen and saffron flower, with a warm milky base.
• Bal d'Afrique Body Mist, £68. A lighter version of the floral woody Bal d'Afrique, with marigold, bergamot, violet, vetiver and cedarwood.
• Black Saffron Absolu, £195. The richer Absolu version, with leather, incense, patchouli and agarwood under nutmeg and blackcurrant. Rated 4.3 from 88 reviews.
• Black Saffron Body Wash, £42. A creamy scented body wash designed to cleanse without stripping, part of a full Black Saffron body range.

Who to suggest it to: someone after a signature scent that isn't obviously 'his' or 'hers', or a gift for a fragrance lover who likes clean, minimal design. The body mists at £68 are a lower-priced way into a scent than a £155 eau de parfum.

Good to know: Space NK explains that Eau de Parfum is the most common, balanced strength, while Absolu and extrait versions are more concentrated, richer and longer wearing. Several scents also come as a matching body wash, body lotion or hand cream (Black Saffron has all three, plus a body cream), so customers can layer one scent. There are also candles and room sprays.

Worth comparing: Malin + Goetz, another brand of unisex scents with matching hand and body care, at lower prices.

Chloé

The French fashion house's fragrances, sold at Space NK almost entirely through its Atelier des Fleurs collection.

At Space NK: 29 products, from £34 to £231 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Chloé was founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, an Egyptian-born Parisian, who pioneered luxury ready-to-wear and freed women from the formal fashion of the time. It's now a leading French fashion house under the creative direction of Chemena Kamali. The perfumes are inspired by its collections, from white florals to fresh green scents. Space NK picks out Cedrus as its stand-out: woody, aromatic and musky, warm but playful, and wearable all year.

The best sellers:

• Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus de Nuit Eau de Parfum, £115. A rich floral inspired by Parisian nights, built around the Queen of the Night flower, with jasmine, gardenia, magnolia, honeyed spice and dark vanilla. Cobalt blue bottle. Rated 4.5 from 261 reviews.
• Atelier des Fleurs Plage du Figuier Eau de Parfum, £115. A warm, sunny fig and orange blossom scent inspired by Saint-Tropez, described as balanced without being too sweet. Rated 4.5 from 233 reviews.
• Atelier des Fleurs Sable Lavande Eau de Parfum, £115. Soft, warm lavender with a sunny fig note, inspired by the Mediterranean as the heat fades before dusk.
• Sous les Pins Eau de Parfum, £115. A simple everyday pine scent, like a walk in a cool pine forest, made without the usual layered base notes. Rated 4.6 from 364 reviews, the most-reviewed of its best sellers.
• Atelier des Fleurs Vert Soleil Eau de Parfum, £115. Zesty green mandarin with resinous notes over musk and wood, inspired by the founder's escapes to the Mediterranean.
• Atelier des Fleurs Cedrus Eau de Parfum, £115. The signature: bergamot and crushed leaves, a leathery rose heart and a base of cedar, vetiver and sandalwood. Cedrus Intense, £132, is a deeper version, described as vegan and cruelty free.

Who to suggest it to: fragrance lovers who like simple, natural-feeling scents, and anyone who wants to layer. Woody fans go to Cedrus, fresh fans to Vert Soleil or Hysope, sweet and warm fans to Vanilla Planifolia (£231).

Good to know: most scents are listed at £115 and come in 50ml and 150ml, so check which size a price is for. The brand encourages layering Atelier des Fleurs scents together, so two smaller bottles can make a thoughtful gift. Cedrus also comes as shower gel (£56), body lotion (£72), soap (£34) and hand cream (£37), useful for smaller gifts. Hysope is described as vegan with natural-origin ingredients.

Worth comparing: Jo Malone London, also built on layering scents.

Control & Chaos Candles

A luxury candle brand with witty names and unexpected scent pairings.

At Space NK: 6 products; only one showed a price online, £55 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK describes Control & Chaos as the shared passion project of a beauty industry veteran, a design visionary and a project management expert. Its candles pair unlikely notes, from baby powder and coffee to petrol and sea salt, each with a playful story behind it and what Space NK calls "a dose of quintessential British wit".

The best sellers:

• Dropped + Mopped, £55. A nostalgic, sweet scent meant to recall dripping ice cream on summer days: honey, coconut, buttermilk, vanilla and salted caramel, lifted by lime and lemon zest.
• Paranoia + Peppercorn. Grapefruit and mandarin against black pepper, softening into nutmeg, vetiver, amber and patchouli. The brand pitches it as a calming scent.
• Whine + Grind. Coffee and baby powder with powdery jasmine and rose, meant as a wake-up candle.
• Gridlock + Seaspray. Petrol and sea salt with moss, cedarwood and white flowers, poured in dark grey wax. Space NK's own suggestion if a customer isn't sure where to start.

Who to suggest it to: Someone buying a gift for a person who likes a bit of humour, or anyone bored of the usual candle scents.

Good to know: The brand says each candle is natural wax, burns for up to about 40 hours and has a high fragrance load for a strong throw. They come boxed, which makes them easy gifts. Only Dropped + Mopped showed a price on the site, so check the others in store.

Worth comparing: Boy Smells, another fragrance-and-home brand on Space NK's list with a playful, modern take on candles.

Creed

A luxury fragrance house with more than 260 years of history, whose crowd favourite, Space NK says, is Aventus.

At Space NK: 52 products, from £40 to £495 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the House of Creed was founded in 1760 by James Henry Creed as a tailor in Mayfair, London, and that the legend begins with a pair of scented leather gloves delivered to King George III. The brand moved to Paris in 1854 to be close to its fragrance lab, putting the emphasis on fine ingredients and essential oils. Today it makes personal and home fragrance, and Space NK's tip for anyone new to Creed is Aventus, "the crowd favourite".

The best sellers:

• Iris Debonair Eau de Parfum, £310. A floral fougère with bergamot and absinthe leaves, English lavender from Kent and French iris. The brand frames it as British tailoring meeting French perfumery.
• Aventus Eau de Parfum, £310. The classic men's fragrance: pink pepper, apple, bergamot, blackcurrant and lemon, then pineapple, jasmine and patchouli over a woody base of musk, cedarwood, ambroxan and oakmoss. Rated 4.6 from 40 reviews.
• Men's Inspiration Fragrance Set, £49. Five 1.7ml bottles (Aventus, Silver Mountain Water, Green Irish Tweed, Millésime Impérial and Original Vétiver), a lower-priced way to try the house.
• Queen of Silk Eau de Parfum, £275. A floral amber inspired by the story of silk: osmanthus, magnolia and saffron, tuberose and patchouli, then vanilla, incense, myrrh and musk.
• Wild Vetiver, £310. A woody floral with timur berry, rose and vetiver, pitched as an English garden party wandering into the wild.
• Aventus for Her Eau de Parfum, £275. Fresh and fruity: green apple, lemon, bergamot and pink pepper, with rose, lilac and ylang ylang over sandalwood, cedarwood and patchouli.

Who to suggest it to: Someone buying a serious fragrance gift, or a fragrance lover who wants a classic, long-lasting scent. For anyone unsure, start with the sample sets before a full bottle.

Good to know: Most eau de parfums come in more than one size, and the price given is for the listed size, so check the size a customer wants. There's a women's sample set too (£49), plus Aventus hand and body washes (£70), soaps (£40) and candles (£90), which make smaller gifts from the same scents. Oud Zarian is the top of the range at £495. Travel atomisers are £59.

Worth comparing: Penhaligon's, another heritage fragrance house with London roots, whose candles and body care also let customers buy into a scent at a lower price.

D.S. & Durga

An artistic Brooklyn perfume house whose scents are inspired by places, paintings, music, films and books, with names to match.

At Space NK: 56 products, from £15 to £229 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says D.S. & Durga was founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 2007 by artists and couple David Seth Moltz (D.S.) and Kavi Ahuja (Durga). It began with David handcrafting perfumes from wild plants, with labels designed by Kavi, as gifts for friends, and the pair still create every perfume together. They see perfume as wearable art. Space NK's editors pick Debaser and I Don't Know What as the brand's most iconic scents.

The best sellers:

• The Hits Discovery Set, £130. Five 7.5ml sprays: I Don't Know What (zesty and fruity), Debaser (fresh), Pistachio (gourmand), Radio Bombay (earthy) and Rose Atlantic (floral). Described as vegan and cruelty free, and a way to try five scents before choosing a full bottle.
• Grey Blazer, £155. A limited edition inspired by grey wool tweed: green spices, hedgerow flowers and a "virgin wool" base. Pitched as an easy, everyday scent.
• GolfJazz, £155. A green chypre with lime, grass and leather, a nod to 1980s New England sport colognes.
• Rum Bay Rum, £155. A soft, spicy bay rum with linden and sandalwood, based on an archived formula from 2008.
• Debaser in Bloom, £155. A light, unisex summer scent: white currant and rosemary flower, then fig, gardenia and cream over musk and coconut husk.
• Big Sur Eucalyptus, £155. Woody and spicy, inspired by coastal California and the brand's Big Sur After Rain candle: eucalyptus, wet wood, cardamom, rosemary and cypress.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a fragrance nobody else is wearing, likes the story behind a scent, or is bored of mainstream perfume. Some of the scents are described as unisex.

Good to know: Most perfumes are listed at £155 (some come in more than one size, so check which the price is for), with a small number (Pistachio, Coriander, Rose Atlantic, Jazmin Yucatan, Deep Dark Vanilla) at £229. Rollerballs (£56) and the Greatest Hits Vol. 1 set (£55) are gentler price points. Candles are £60, and there's an Auto Fragrance at £15. Review numbers are small, so encourage customers to try on skin before buying.

Worth comparing: Escentric Molecules, another niche perfume brand built around self-expression and individuality. Diptyque, also started by a group of artists, for someone who wants candles as much as perfume.

DedCool

A Los Angeles fragrance brand built on layering: genderless scents you mix to make your own, including the Xtra Milk scent Space NK calls "infamous".

At Space NK: 32 products, from £9 to £87 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says founder Carina Chaz, the daughter of a beauty formulator, grew up experimenting in beauty labs and started DedCool in 2016 because she felt the fragrance world lacked individuality. The perfumes are designed to be worn alone or layered together to build a signature scent, with the emphasis on wellbeing and being yourself. Space NK describes the formulas as vegan and cruelty free, and the range stretches to candles, room sprays and even laundry detergent.

The best sellers:

• Mocha Magic, £24 (the lower price shown; it comes in 15ml and 50ml, so check the size). A warm gourmand scent of mocha and creamy tonka bean that the brand says deepens as it wears.
• Cozy Deluxe Trio, £38. Three 10ml sprays (Xtra Milk, Taunt and Mocha Magic) for trying layering combinations.
• Xtra Milk Eau de Parfum, £71. A soft, 'amplified' musk with bergamot, white musk and amber, made to spray on skin or clothing and to layer under other scents. Genderless, vegan, in a recyclable glass bottle. Reviewed 114 times.
• Mochi Milk Eau de Parfum, £71. A sweet vanilla with marshmallow and sweet rice over sandalwood and musk, designed as a feel-good everyday scent. Rated 4.5 from 104 reviews.
• Best Sellers Discovery Set, £21. Six 1.5ml samples (Xtra Milk, Mochi Milk, Mineral Milk, Taunt, Aura and Red Dakota), a low-cost way to test and mix.
• Deluxe 10ml Trio: Milk Family, £38. Xtra Milk, Mochi Milk and warm amber Mineral Milk in travel sizes.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who likes soft musks and sweet vanillas, wants to experiment, or doesn't want to spend a lot on a first full bottle. The trios and discovery set make easy gifts.

Good to know: Scents are unisex and described as vegan. Full-size eau de parfums are listed at £71, and many scents also come in a 15ml size (several are listed at £24, so check which size a price is for). There's a matching Xtra Milk Room + Linen Spray (£32) for fabrics and furnishings, and Dedtergent Milk (£28) laundry detergent. The layering idea is the conversation starter: ask what the customer already wears and suggest a Milk scent underneath.

Diptyque

The Parisian perfume house whose iconic scented candles sit alongside perfumes, diffusers and bath and body care.

At Space NK: 213 products, from £28 to £299 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Diptyque began in 1960s Paris, when three artists (a theatre set designer, an interior designer and a painter) opened a boutique at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain. The first scented candle came in 1963 and personal perfumes in 1968. Every creation is described as genderless, made for people who value design, scented stories and quality materials. Space NK calls its candles and perfumes a "can't-go-wrong gift".

The best sellers:

• Classic Candle Refills, £50. The five top sellers are all refills for the 190g Classic Candle: Baies, Roses, Santal, Figuier and Narguilé. A refill drops into the glass jar a customer already owns. They only fit the new Classic jar, not the old one, which is worth checking before someone buys.
• Baies Classic Candle 190g, £63. Blackcurrant and rose. Burns for up to 50 hours, in a recyclable glass jar. Rated 4.8 from 981 reviews.
• Orphéon Eau de Parfum, £170. Made for the brand's 60th anniversary and named after a Paris bar next door to the brand's boutique. Powdery jasmine and warm tobacco with cedarwood and tonka bean. Unisex. Rated 4.6 from 185 reviews.
• Softening Hand Wash, £59, or refill, £39. A gentle hand wash with lavender and rosemary floral waters and lavender honey, scented with lavender, rosemary, amber and ylang ylang. The refill tips into the reusable glass bottle.
• Fleur de Peau Eau de Parfum, £170. A soft musky floral of musk, iris, ambrette and pink peppercorns, with a warm woody edge. Unisex and described as right for any season. Rated 4.6 from 194 reviews.
• L'Eau Papier Eau de Toilette, £145. White musks with a rice steam accord, mimosa and blonde woods, inspired by ink on paper. Comes in 50ml and 100ml.

Who to suggest it to: anyone buying a special gift, candle lovers, and fragrance fans who like unisex, story-led scents. A Classic Candle at £63 or a Mini Candle at £37 is a lovely gift at a more modest price.

Good to know: candle refills cost less than a new candle and keep the original jar in use. The brand's care advice: on the first burn, let the whole top melt evenly (about 4 hours), then burn for no more than 4 hours at a time. There are Medium (300g) and Large candles, diffusers with refills, room sprays and discovery sets.

Worth comparing: Jo Malone London for candles and scents as gifts. Chloé for simple, natural-feeling perfumes.

E11even

Listed on Space NK's brands page, but with no products online on 29 September 2026. Ask in store whether it's stocked.

Ellis Brooklyn

A New York fragrance brand with lots of sweet, gourmand scents, cleaner formulas and perfume mists.

At Space NK: 39 products, from £21.60 to £126 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Ellis Brooklyn was launched in 2015 by Bee Shapiro, a New York Times beauty columnist, who couldn't find a clean and elegant alternative to perfume, so she made one. The scents are crafted in small batches in Williamsburg, New York, with sustainably sourced ingredients. Space NK says the brand is for people who tend to be sensitive to classic fragrance formulas and want cleaner ones without losing the luxury feel. It names Miami Nectar as one of the most wanted scents.

The best sellers:

• Best Seller Discovery Set, £36. Five 2ml sprays: Queens Caramel, Guava Granita, Miami Nectar, Isla Sirena and Plum Tonic. The easy way to find a favourite before buying a full bottle.
• Plum Tonic Eau de Parfum, £35. A fizzy, fruity gourmand of mandarin, ripe plum and a dark touch of açaí, made for nights out. Described as vegan and cruelty free, and free from parabens and phthalates.
• Vanilla Salt Eau de Parfum, £35. Vanilla with a sea salt accord and mineral notes, softened by jasmine, whipped cream, musk and blonde woods. Clean and skin-like, inspired by the coast. Rated 4.6 from 33 reviews.
• Vanilla Milk Eau de Parfum, £35. Sweet but grown-up: peony, frangipani and a creamy milk accord over two kinds of vanilla, with sandalwood and musk. Vegan and cruelty free. It has 87 reviews, rated 4.0.
• Miami Nectar Eau de Parfum, £35. Tropical: pink pineapple and coconut water with plumeria, vanilla, amber and salted woods. Rated 4.5 from 49 reviews.
• Marshmallows Perfume Mist, £28. A playful, sweet all-over mist of marshmallow, peach, caramel and vanilla, in a slim bottle for a bag.

Who to suggest it to: customers who love sweet vanilla, gourmand or tropical scents, anyone who finds classic perfumes too much, and gift buyers. Most eau de parfums are £35, and a 10ml size is listed for many, handy for trying or travel.

Good to know: many best sellers are described as vegan and cruelty free, free from parabens and phthalates, and some use upcycled ingredients. Perfume mists such as Marshmallows and Vanilla Sin are designed to go on hair, body and clothes. There's a Guava Granita gift set made with the hair brand Amika.

Worth comparing: Diptyque if the customer wants a more classic luxury fragrance house.

Escentric Molecules

A niche fragrance brand built around single aroma molecules, led by its best seller, Molecule 01.

At Space NK: 50 products, from £40 to £135 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK calls Escentric Molecules a "cult-favourite" fragrance brand that celebrates self-expression and individuality, blending science and seduction. The product pages fill in the idea: each "Molecule" scent is built around one aroma molecule (Molecule 01 is nothing but Iso E Super), and the matching "Escentric" scents, such as Escentric 01 and 02, add other notes around that same molecule.

The best sellers:

• Molecule 01 Eau de Toilette, £125. The brand's number one: nothing but the aroma molecule Iso E Super, a modern cedarwood scent first made in a lab in 1973. The brand says it binds slowly to your smell receptors, so it can seem to vanish and come back. Comes in 30ml, 100ml and 200ml, so check which size the price is for; the 30ml has a metal travel case. Rated 4.0 from 133 reviews.
• Escentric 01 Eau de Toilette, £130. Iso E Super (65 per cent of the scent) with lime, pink pepper, jasmine bud, orris, incense and musk.
• Cologne One, £130. A gender-neutral citrus cologne inspired by a gin and tonic: juniper, lime, lemon, ginger and cucumber over iris, rose and musk.
• Molecule 01 ATOM.iser Set, £80. A twist-and-spray metal travel case with two refills of Molecule 01.
• Molecule 02 ATOM.iser, £80. Ambroxan, which the brand describes as a lab-made molecule identical to ambergris, for a fresh, mineral warmth.
• Molecule 04 and 05 ATOM.iser Sets, £80 each. Javanol, a modern sandalwood note (04), and Cashmeran, musky, dry and woody (05).

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a clean, minimalist scent. The brand says Molecule 01 reacts with each person's skin chemistry, so it's one to try on skin. The ATOM.iser cases suit anyone who travels or wants perfume in a handbag.

Good to know: The numbers pair up: Escentric 01 is built on Molecule 01's Iso E Super, Escentric 02 on Molecule 02's Ambroxan, and both lines run to 05. Refills of the Molecule and Escentric scents are listed at £60 to £65, and each ATOM.iser set comes with two refills. The M+ range (£135 for 100ml) adds a second note, such as mandarin, iris or black tea, going by names like "Molecule 01 + Cistus". There's also an Escentric 01 body lotion (£50) and body wash (£40). For a first try, point to the Molecule Discovery Set (£65) or Escentric Molecules Discovery Set (£70).

Worth comparing: Byredo, which Space NK describes as loved for modern scent compositions and a minimalist aesthetic.

Floral Street

Listed on Space NK's brands page, but with no products online on 29 September 2026. Ask in store whether it's stocked.

Frédéric Malle

A French perfume house where every scent is created, and signed, by a named master perfumer.

At Space NK: 24 products, from £26 to £295 (29 September 2026).

The story: Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle was founded in 2000 by Frédéric Malle, whose background was in history, photography and advertising. Each perfume is made by a different perfumer, who's given complete freedom and signs the creation, and Space NK says this approach changed the fragrance world. The packaging is designed to feel like picking up a new book in a library. Space NK's own favourites are Portrait of a Lady and the collaboration with Acne Studios.

The best sellers:

• Northern Love Eau de Parfum, £62. A warm, amber-woody scent by Bruno Jovanovic: creamy sandalwood with cinnamon, inspired by speculoos biscuits, finishing with vanilla.
• Portrait of a Lady Eau de Parfum, £205. The house's icon, by Dominique Ropion. A big Turkish rose (the brand says 400 petals go into every 100ml) with patchouli, sandalwood and frankincense, plus hints of clove, blackcurrant and raspberry. Rated 4.6 from 41 reviews.
• Carnal Flower Eau de Parfum, £295. Also by Dominique Ropion. The brand says it has the highest concentration of natural tuberose in perfumery, with fresh melon-like top notes and a creamy musk base.
• Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum, £190. A bold, warm musk by Maurice Roucel, with bergamot and cinnamon over amber, vanilla and sandalwood.
• Acne Studios par Frédéric Malle Eau de Parfum, £62. A collaboration with the fashion label, by Suzy Le Helley: rose, violet and peach with sandalwood, vanilla and white musk.
• The Essential Collection (6 x 3.5ml), £70. Six small sprays, including Portrait of a Lady, Carnal Flower and Musc Ravageur. An easy way to explore the house.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who already loves fragrance and wants something distinctive, or a gift buyer with a generous budget. A customer who likes a scent but not the price can try the Essential Collection first, or a scented body product.

Good to know: The perfumes come in two or three sizes (10ml or 30ml up to 100ml), and a price shown online may be the smallest, so always check the size; the two £62 perfumes are both also listed in 10ml. Portrait of a Lady also comes as a body milk (£70), body wash (£60), hair mist (£105) and body butter (£93). Acne Studios comes as a body milk and body wash, and Promise as a body wash and hair mist. There are candles (£105) and hand washes (£52) too. The brand suggests spraying hair from a distance for a subtle, lasting scent.

Worth comparing: D.S. & Durga, another fragrance house where the scents tell stories, and Maison Margiela, for story-led scents at a lower price.

Hermès Fragrance

The perfume side of the Paris luxury house, with best sellers including Terre d'Hermès, the Barénia scents and the "Jardin" garden collection.

At Space NK: 54 products, from £38 to £159 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Hermès was founded in Paris in 1837 by harness-maker Thierry Hermès, moved into bags and ready-to-wear in 1922, and opened its perfume department in 1951 with Eau d'Hermès. Its perfumery today is led by the creator Christine Nagel, and each scent is meant to "tell a story". Space NK suggests Terre d'Hermès or Un Jardin sur le Nil for anyone looking for a signature scent.

The best sellers:

• Un Jardin Sous la Mer Eau de Toilette, £122. A musky floral from the Parfums-Jardins collection, inspired by the Polynesian island of Taha'a, with tiare flower, tamanu nut and mineral, ocean-fresh notes.
• The Parfums-Jardins Collection Travel Set, £140. Four 15ml garden scents (Un Jardin à Cythère, Un Jardin sur le Nil, Le Jardin de Monsieur Li and Un Jardin sous la Mer). A good way to try the collection.
• Barénia Eau de Parfum, £104. A floral, fresh and woody scent with miracle berry, bergamot, butterfly lily, oak and patchouli. Rated 4.4 from 76 reviews. The deeper Barénia Eau de Parfum Intense (£150) adds leather and is refillable.
• Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette, £77. The classic: orange and grapefruit over pepper, flint, vetiver, cedar and patchouli, built around the idea of people and the earth. Rated 4.5 from 289 reviews.
• Terre d'Hermès Parfum, £132. The more concentrated version, with an intense, lingering trail. Rated 4.4 from 437 reviews.
• Barénia Hair Mist, £48. A light, travel-sized scent for the hair, designed not to weigh it down or dry it out.

Who to suggest it to: Someone building a "fragrance wardrobe", a gift buyer who wants an unmistakably luxury name, and anyone drawn to fresh, garden-inspired scents (the Jardins) or woody, earthy ones (Terre d'Hermès). For a smaller budget, the Barénia Hair Mist or Terre d'Hermès Deodorant Spray (£38) are the way in.

Good to know: Hermès also sells matching bath and body products, such as the Eau d'Orange Verte hair and body shower gel (£65), with £40 refills. Some perfumes are refillable. Most perfumes come in two or three sizes and the price shown online may be the smallest, so check the size before quoting. Scent is personal, so let the customer try it on skin before buying where possible, and any question about a fragrance allergy goes to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Acqua Di Parma, another European luxury house with perfume and cologne at its heart. Jo Malone London for someone who likes the idea of fragrance plus bath and body in one scent.

Jo Loves

Jo Malone's second fragrance house, with its signature citrus Pomelo scent and gel Fragrance Paintbrushes, plus candles and bath and body.

At Space NK: 68 products, from £12.50 to £150 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Jo launched her first business, Jo Malone London, in 1994 and later sold it to Estée Lauder. Jo Loves began as a passion project in 2009 and officially launched in 2011. Each scent is inspired by Jo's own memories. Space NK says she's often credited with changing the way we wear fragrance, most recently with the Fragrance Paintbrush, and calls Pomelo one of its own best sellers.

The best sellers:

• Rose and Dates a Fragrance Paintbrush, £40. A fast-drying perfume gel you brush onto pulse points, inspired by Marrakesh: sweet dates and rose. The cartridge is refillable. There are Paintbrush versions of many of the scents, mostly at £42.
• With Love from Italy a Fragrance Trio, £90. Three 15ml travel sprays (Positano, Como and Capri) from a limited edition Italian collection.
• With Love From Capri, £135. A summery eau de toilette of lemon, orange and fig with myrrh underneath.
• Rosé A Layered Candle, £90. A limited edition candle that shifts through three rose scents as it burns. Hand-poured in England, vegan and cruelty free.
• Black Cashmeran & Tonka Perfume, £150. A warmer, spicier scent: ginger and cardamom over tonka and cashmeran.
• Pomelo A Fragrance, £90. The signature. Bright pink pomelo and grapefruit with fresh grass and vetiver, fresh and clean enough to wear anywhere. Comes in 15ml, 50ml and 100ml. Rated 4.3 from 405 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Lovers of fresh, citrus or rose scents, people who want perfume they can reapply on the go (the Paintbrushes), and gift shoppers. The candles, diffusers and matching body lotions and shower gels make easy presents.

Good to know: Most of the brand's fragrances are eau de toilette, which it says are designed to last three to six hours (there's also a Rose & Dates Eau de Parfum). It suggests spraying on pulse points without rubbing your wrists together. The Discovery Set (£35) holds seven scents and is a good way to find a favourite; its description also encourages layering scents. The Pomelo diffuser has a £60 refill. Several items are limited editions.

Worth comparing: Jo Malone London, Jo's first brand, for fragrance and candles. Acqua di Parma, for customers who love fresh citrus scents.

Jo Malone London

A British fragrance house known for colognes you can wear alone or layer, candles, and its cream-and-black gift boxes.

At Space NK: 29 products, from £20 to £164 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Jo Malone London was founded in 1990 and has become a byword for modern British fragrance and luxury gifting. It calls the brand "joyfully British, playfully unexpected and always elegant", known for unusual pairings and scents designed to be worn solo or layered. Space NK sells it online and in selected stores, so check whether your shop carries it.

The best sellers:

• English Pear & Freesia Cologne, £56. The number one seller: ripe pear and white freesia with a touch of rose over warm patchouli. Light and elegant. Sizes listed are 10ml, 30ml and 100ml.
• English Pear & Sweet Pea Cologne, £122. Green pear and soft sweet pea on powdery white musk, designed for wearing alone or layering with other scents and bath products.
• Pomegranate Noir Cologne, £56. Pomegranate with pink pepper and lily, over patchouli and smoky guaiacwood.
• Cologne Discovery Collection, £20. Five 1.5ml colognes: English Pear & Freesia, Peony & Blush Suede, Wood Sage & Sea Salt, Lime Basil & Mandarin and Pomegranate Noir. The lowest-priced item in the range, and an easy way to try pairing.
• Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, £56. Peony with red apple, jasmine and rose, warmed by a soft suede note.
• Wood Sage & Sea Salt Cologne, £56. Fresh and woody, inspired by the British coast: sea salt with a mineral, cliff-top feel.

Who to suggest it to: gift buyers, and anyone who wants a scent that feels personal. Space NK's own guide calls English Pear & Freesia a fruity-floral favourite, and points anyone after something fresher and earthier to the sea salt and sage pairing (Wood Sage & Sea Salt).

Good to know: layering is the brand's big idea. Space NK suggests pairing two colognes, or wearing a cologne over the matching body product. Many scents come as Classic Candles (£56), hand creams (£24), body and hand washes (£36) and body and hand lotions (£48), so a customer can build a matching gift at different prices. Myrrh & Tonka and Red Hibiscus Cologne Intense, and Velvet Rose & Oud Cologne, are £164 each. The candles carry the usual safety warnings: burn within sight, and keep out of reach of children and pets. Space NK showed no review scores for the brand online on 29 September 2026.

Worth comparing: Diptyque for luxury candles and gifts. Chloé, whose Atelier des Fleurs scents are also designed to be layered.

Juliette Has A Gun

A French perfume house with playful, mood-led scents, whose Not A Perfume Space NK's site calls iconic.

At Space NK: 38 products, from £18 to £155 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Romano Ricci founded the house in 2006, imagining Shakespeare's Juliette in the 21st century using perfume as a weapon. Ricci was raised by one of the biggest names in fragrance, and the scents are made in France between Paris and Grasse. The idea is that you change your perfume with your mood, like an accessory.

The best sellers:

• Purple Trouble Eau de Parfum, £140. A fruity musk: wild blackberry and a red chilli pepper accord over musks and ambroxan.
• Purple Trouble Discovery Box, £30. Six 2ml samples plus a 5ml Not A Perfume, a good way to try the house.
• Powder Love Eau de Parfum, £100. A floral gourmand with orange blossom, marshmallow and sugared almond over tonka and powdery musk.
• Not A Perfume Eau de Parfum, £25. Built around Cetalox (also called ambroxan), and the product page says it smells slightly different on everyone and is ideal for layering. Rated 4.0 from 74 reviews.
• Miami Shake Eau de Parfum, £100. A creamy gourmand of wild strawberry, whipped cream and vanilla.
• Ode To Dullness Eau de Parfum, £100. A light, calm floral with star anise (badiane), freesia and sandalwood.

Who to suggest it to: customers who like to switch scents, fans of sweet gourmand perfumes, and anyone wanting a clean, understated scent to layer (Not A Perfume).

Good to know: the product page describes Not A Perfume as free from allergens and hypoallergenic, but anyone with a known allergy should check with a pharmacist first. Many scents come in 7.5ml, 50ml and 100ml, so always check which size a price refers to. There's a "Not A" range too: shower gel, hand cream, soap, candle and room spray.

Worth comparing: Byredo, another perfume house founded in 2006, for a more minimalist, unisex style at a higher price.

KAYALI

A fragrance house built on scent layering, with many sweet, gourmand scents; Space NK says Vanilla 28 is widely considered its most iconic.

At Space NK: 48 products, from £12.50 to £119 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says KAYALI, which means "my imagination" in Arabic, was founded in 2018 by Arab American beauty entrepreneur Mona Kattan. It pays homage to Middle Eastern perfumery, from the oud-vessel bottles with diamond lids to the tradition of layering scents. The number on each bottle is the number of formulations it took to get the scent right. Space NK says Vanilla 28 (£28) is widely considered the brand's most iconic scent: vanilla, tonka and amber.

The best sellers:

• Discovery Layering Set 06, £25. A limited-edition set of ten 1.5ml samples of Mona Kattan's favourites, from gourmands to fruity florals and musks. An easy way to try the range.
• Yum Boujee Marshmallow Silk Soufflé Body Cream, £48. A whipped, vegan body cream with hyaluronic acid and a blend of oils, scented with strawberry, pink marshmallow and vanilla. Designed to hydrate and to layer under the matching perfume. Dermatologically tested and described as suitable for sensitive skin. Its oils include sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Yum Boujee Marshmallow Cashmere Kiss Lip Balm, £23. A lightly tinted, vegan lip balm with a soft silicone applicator, designed for a glossy, non-sticky finish and scented to match. There's a Yum Pistachio Gelato version too.
• Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk Eau de Parfum, £28. A "triple-dose caramel": salted caramel and caramel milk, then white chocolate and vanilla, with a soft musk base. Rated 4.2 from 44 reviews.
• Eden Plush Pear, £28. A fresh fruity floral: mandarin, bergamot and pear, a floral heart with coconut water, and a woody-sweet base. Sold in 10ml, 50ml and 100ml.
• Eden Sweet Peach, £28. Peach, red apple and bergamot over creamy frangipani, designed to layer with the other Eden scents. Sold in 10ml, 50ml and 100ml.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who loves sweet, cosy, edible-smelling perfume, or who enjoys mixing scents to make their own. The sampler sets make an easy start.

Good to know: The brand's whole idea is layering, and product pages suggest favourite pairings, for example Boujee Kitty Caramel Milk with Yum Boujee Marshmallow. For longer wear, KAYALI suggests moisturising before spraying and misting a hairbrush or towel for a softer trail. The Oudgasm range (£35 to £119) is the oud-based line, with a £15 sampler set.

Worth comparing: Phlur, which also encourages layering, with body mists as well as perfumes.

KILIAN PARIS

A Paris luxury perfume house whose top seller is Angels' Share, a warm cognac-inspired scent, with refillable bottles.

At Space NK: 20 products, from £21 to £365 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Kilian Paris was founded in Paris in 2007 by Kilian Hennessy, who grew up in the South of France and was inspired by his family's cognac cellars and the smell of the oak barrels. It launched with ten fragrances built on opposites, like darkness and light. The scents sit in five families: The Fresh, The Narcotics, The Cellars, The Smokes and The Liquors. Space NK says wearing one is like "an added layer to your outfit".

The best sellers:

• Angels' Share Eau de Parfum, £39. The top seller at Space NK: cognac, then cinnamon, tonka bean and oak, drying down to sandalwood, vanilla and praline. Part of The Liquors, suited to an evening out. It comes in 7.5ml, 50ml and 100ml, so the £39 listed is not the big bottle. Rated 4.6 from 40 reviews.
• Angels' Share Paradis Eau de Parfum, £298. A fruitier version with raspberry liqueur and rose added to the cognac, over tonka and praline.
• Angels' Share On The Rocks Eau de Parfum, £39. Fresher: aged amber with bergamot, grapefruit and aldehydes, over myrrh and tonka.
• Love Don't Be Shy Eau de Parfum, £46. Very sweet and gourmand: honeysuckle, rose, orange blossom and marshmallow on warm amber. Part of The Narcotics. Rated 4.5 from 45 reviews.
• Good Girl Gone Bad Eau de Parfum, £140. A rich white floral of osmanthus, rose, orange blossom, jasmine, tuberose and narcissus, by Alberto Morillas. Rated 4.6 from 322 reviews.
• Angels' Share Body Mist, £75. A lighter, all-over, unisex version of Angels' Share in a 150ml bottle.

Who to suggest it to: customers who want a bold, long-lasting evening scent, lovers of warm, boozy or sweet gourmand perfumes, and luxury gift buyers. Born To Be Unforgettable (cola, lime and spice) and Princess (green tea, ginger and marshmallow), both £28 in a small size, are more playful.

Good to know: most bottles are refillable, and refills are sold for several scents, including Angels' Share Paradis, Old Fashioned and Princess. The Icon Discovery Set at £21 is the lowest-priced way to try the house. Angels' Share also comes as a hand and body wash (£55) and body lotion (£65). Always check the size when quoting a price.

Worth comparing: Bulgari for another luxury house with refills. Ellis Brooklyn for sweet, gourmand scents at a lower price.

Maison Margiela

The Paris fashion house's Replica fragrances: unisex scents, each built around a specific memory or moment, plus matching candles and diffusers.

At Space NK: 43 products, from £36 to £165 (29 September 2026).

The story: Maison Margiela was founded in Paris in 1988 as a fashion house known for unconventional, conceptual design, and moved into fragrance in 2010. Space NK says it's best known for the Replica collection, where every scent is inspired by a place, a moment or a memory. The collection is designed to be unisex, and Space NK suggests choosing scents the way you'd dress for the season. It also calls the range a strong gifting choice.

The best sellers:

• Replica Chasing Sunsets Eau de Toilette, £62. A woody, fruity scent inspired by sunset on Ipanema Beach: mango, tuberose and creamy sandalwood. Rated 4.3 from 39 reviews.
• Replica Memory Box 8 x 2ml, £36. Eight 2ml samples of the Eau de Toilettes, including Jazz Club, Lazy Sunday Morning and Beach Walk. An easy way to try eight scents.
• Replica Up At Dawn Eau de Toilette, £62. A soft floral woody scent inspired by an English rose garden at first light, with pink pepper, rose, orris and musk.
• Never Ending Summer Eau de Toilette, £62. Fresh and spicy citrus: an Italian spritz accord, bitter orange, Earl Grey and cardamom over cedarwood and vetiver. Rated 4.6 from 330 reviews.
• Lazy Sunday Morning Eau de Toilette, £62. A clean, skin-like scent inspired by freshly washed linen, with lily of the valley, iris and white musk. A go-to for everyday and work. Rated 4.5 from 870 reviews.
• Jazz Club Eau de Toilette, £62. Inspired by a Brooklyn jazz club after dark: rum, tobacco leaf and vanilla. Best for evenings and colder months. Rated 4.6 from 1,213 reviews, the most reviewed of its best sellers.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who likes a scent with a story, or is buying for someone else, as the scents are unisex. Ask about moods: clean and fresh points to Lazy Sunday Morning, cosy and warm to Jazz Club, bright and citrus to Never Ending Summer.

Good to know: The Eau de Toilettes detailed online come in 30ml and 100ml (Jazz Club also in 10ml), so check which size the customer wants. The product pages advise spraying on damp skin after a shower and not rubbing it in. Several scents also come as £55 candles and £82 to £83 diffusers, which makes it easy to match a perfume with a home gift.

Worth comparing: Jo Malone London and Diptyque, both fragrance houses that also sell candles and home fragrance at Space NK.

Malin + Goetz

A New York brand of simple, stylish head-to-toe care and scent, with a signature Dark Rum fragrance and a bestselling Eucalyptus Deodorant.

At Space NK: 72 products, from £14 to £94 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz, partners in life and in business, founded the brand in New York City in 2004. It combines trusted natural ingredients with advanced technology across skincare, body care, hair care, fragrance and candles. Everything is cruelty free and suitable for all genders and skin types.

The best sellers:

• Dark Rum Eau de Parfum, £94. The signature scent: a modern take on bay rum with bergamot, plum, leather and amber. Rated 4.3 from 48 reviews.
• Otto Deodorant, £23. A spicy floral, plant-powered deodorant with corn starch, designed to neutralise odour without stopping you sweating. No aluminium, baking soda or alcohol.
• Sage Home Spray, £52. An alcohol-free room spray of sage, eucalyptus, orange peel and lavender, designed to neutralise odours. The product page says it's safe on fabrics and around pets.
• Eucalyptus Deodorant, £23. An aluminium-free, alcohol-free deodorant designed for sensitive skin, with up to 24 hours of freshness. Rated 3.9 from 720 reviews.
• Vitamin E Face Moisturizer, £84. A light moisturiser, badged fragrance free and oil free, with vitamins E and B5 and chamomile, designed for all skin types including very sensitive. Rated 4.2 from 533 reviews.
• Lip Moisturizer, £17. A gel balm designed for dry, chapped lips, from a little shine to full gloss. Rated 4.6 from 370 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: anyone wanting easy, unisex products that look good in a bathroom, or someone after an aluminium-free deodorant.

Good to know: the Otto Deodorant is labelled vegan and suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, but pregnancy questions should still go to a midwife, GP or pharmacist. The Vitamin E moisturiser and Grapefruit cleanser are badged vegan and fragrance free, but the moisturiser's own copy mentions milk and natural fragrances, and the cleanser lists grapefruit peel oil, so check the box for a vegan or fragrance-sensitive customer. The Cannabis scent contains no THC, as the product page points out. There's a Best Sellers Travel Kit (£37) and a Fragrance Discovery Kit (£27).

Worth comparing: Byredo, for unisex scents with matching hand and body care at a more luxurious price.

Moods

Aromatherapy-based roll-ons, mists and shower oils, each blended for a different mood.

At Space NK: 26 products, from £25 to £80 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Moods blends ancient aromatherapy with modern science, taking a data-led approach to essential oil blends. The result is a "fragrance wardrobe" of scents named for the state of mind they're designed to support: Chill to wind down, Genius for focus, Fit for energy. The roll-ons are alcohol free.

The best sellers:

• Aromatic Shower Oils, £35 each. Fit, Found, Euphoric and Chill come as oil-to-foam body cleansers with coconut, jojoba, almond and argan oils. The product pages say they cleanse without stripping and release the scent in the shower steam.
• Moodswings, Chill & Found, £30. A double-ended roll-on: lavender, chamomile and vetiver on one side, sandalwood, patchouli and myrrh on the other.
• Euphoric Moodroller, £25. A bright blend of petitgrain, lemongrass, neroli and rose geranium, designed to lift the mood. Rated 4.9 from 31 reviews.
• Rollercoaster Discovery Set, £45. Eight 3ml mini roll-ons, one of each blend, for travel or trying the range. Rated 5.0 from 11 reviews.
• Chill Moodroller, £25. Earthy florals and calming herbs, designed for tense moments and winding down. Rated 4.8 from 12 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: customers who like the idea of scent as a small daily ritual, people who find alcohol-based perfume too strong, and anyone who wants a pocket-sized roll-on.

Good to know: the rollers and shower oils are described as vegan and cruelty free. Apply the roll-ons to pulse points. The brand makes strong claims about stress and wellbeing, so present them as the brand's claims, and send anyone asking about anxiety, blood pressure or other health worries to their GP or a pharmacist. Mists (£45) and the All The Feels Set (£80) complete the range. Every featured roll-on uses sweet almond oil as its base, and the shower oils contain almond, argan and shea, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Nette, another fragrance brand that designs its scents around mood and wellbeing.

Mr Voss

A home fragrance brand of gender-neutral candles, diffusers, room sprays and hand washes, each scent with its own character.

At Space NK: 10 products; no prices showed online (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK's brand page says only that Mr Voss pairs vintage tradition with modern values, telling a story through detailed packaging and carefully blended, gender-neutral scents that each stand alone but also work together.

The best sellers:

• Mister Frost Candle. A festive soy-blend candle in a Christmas presentation box: strawberry and spearmint on top, pine cone, leather and clove in the heart, vanilla, musk and amber in the base. Up to 55 hours of burn time, and the brass jar can be reused.
• Columbus Hand Wash. A unisex fruity, ozonic scent of cassis and fig, lavender, rose, cinnamon and clove, over musk, amber, oak and sandalwood.
• Don Vitone Diffuser Refill. Oil and reeds to top up the Don Vitone diffuser: mandarin, clove and cardamom, rose and geranium, with a smoky base of sandalwood, tonka and patchouli.
• Signor Casanova Diffuser Refill. A fresher scent of lime, bergamot and grapefruit with cypress, vanilla and patchouli. The product page suggests diffusers for larger rooms and hallways.

Who to suggest it to: Someone buying a characterful gift for the home, especially at Christmas, or a customer who wants a diffuser and room spray in the same scent.

Good to know: Columbus, Don Vitone and Signor Casanova come as diffuser refills and room sprays, and Columbus also as a hand wash. The only candle online is the festive Mister Frost. The Signor Casanova Handwash + Abaris set's description talks about a Don Vitone hand wash, so check the box in store. The product pages say the Columbus diffuser can last up to three months, and to burn Mister Frost for two to four hours at a time. The Abaris Bodywash is described as suitable for sensitive skin and free from sulphates and parabens. No prices showed on the site, so check in store.

Worth comparing: Control & Chaos Candles, another home fragrance brand on Space NK's list with story-led scents.

NEOM

Wellbeing-led candles, diffusers and bath and body products, which Space NK says are powered by 100 per cent natural fragrances, grouped by mood: sleep, de-stress, energy and mood-boost.

At Space NK: 63 products, from £6 to £140 (29 September 2026).

The story: NEOM was created by Nicola Elliott, who left a stressful career as a journalist to train as an aromatherapist and nutritionist. She made her own aromatherapy products for the home, bath, body and skin, using essential oils and natural ingredients, to help counter the pace of modern life. Space NK's favourites are the three-wick candles, which it says burn evenly without wasting wax, and its go-to scent is Complete Bliss (Moroccan blush rose and lime).

The best sellers:

• Sparkling Joy Candle (1 Wick), £42. A festive candle with ginger, lime and vetiver essential oils, designed to feel zingy and energising.
• Perfect Peace Candle (1 Wick), £42. Fir, myrrh and lime peel, bright and fresh, designed to help ease tension.
• Cosy Nights Candle (1 Wick), £42. Sandalwood, frankincense and nutmeg, inspired by an open fire on a winter night.
• Winter Wellbeing Candle Trio, £48. Three 75g travel candles (Christmas Wish, Perfect Peace and Sparkling Joy). A ready-made Christmas gift.
• Perfect Night's Sleep Duo, £17. A small bath foam and magnesium body butter, scented with lavender, chamomile and patchouli, for a wind-down routine before bed.
• Energising Body Duo, £15. A mini body wash and body milk with spearmint, rosemary and eucalyptus, for a morning pick-me-up.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a candle or bath gift with a purpose, or a customer who says they're stressed, tired or struggling to switch off at night. Ask what they want to feel: sleepy, calm, energised or happier, then look at the matching names (Perfect Night's Sleep, Real Luxury, Energy Burst, Happiness).

Good to know: Many of the best sellers on 29 September 2026 were festive scents from the Christmas collection. Reed diffuser refills (£38) are available for Happiness and Real Luxury, so a customer can top up rather than rebuy. There's also a Wellbeing Pod 2.0 diffuser (£100); check in store how it works. The candle labels warn they may produce an allergic reaction, so anyone with sensitivities should check the ingredients. Sleep problems that go on are something to see a GP about.

Worth comparing: Aromatherapy Associates, which also uses essential oils for sleep and stress, and This Works, which is built around sleep.

Nette

A young fragrance house of storytelling perfumes and candles, with a poem on every label.

At Space NK: 21 products, from £30 to £110 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Carol Han Pyle founded Nette in 2021. She grew up in her mother's San Francisco candle shop, worked in fashion and social media in New York, then turned her childhood love of scent into a fragrance house during the pandemic. Each scent has a muse and a poem, and the candle vessels are handmade in Italy. Space NK's team loves the Queen candle, with honey and daisies.

The best sellers:

• Discovery Set, £30. Six 3ml eaux de parfum, from Lemon Puff to Mochi Banane, for finding a signature scent.
• Mochi Banane Eau de Parfum, £110. A nostalgic gourmand inspired by a Hawaiian childhood: banana, rice milk and mochi over vanilla, sandalwood and tonka.
• Rose Parade Eau de Parfum, £110. A bright, preppy rose inspired by a spring day in Oxford, with neroli, ylang ylang and vanilla.
• Thé Vanille Eau de Parfum, £30. A creamy vanilla and matcha tea scent inspired by Japanese tea halls.
• Lemon Puff Eau de Parfum, £30. A citrus gourmand with lemon, torched meringue and vanilla, created by perfumer Jean-Christophe Hérault.
• Coco Fleur Eau de Parfum, £30. A sunny floral of ylang ylang, orange flower and coconut milk.

Who to suggest it to: customers who love sweet, playful scents with a story, and anyone buying a beautiful candle as a gift.

Good to know: the perfumes come in 10ml and 50ml, so check which size a price refers to. The candles described online are soy and coconut wax in reusable ceramic vessels. The brand says its scents are designed to support mood and wellbeing; treat that as the brand's claim.

Worth comparing: Moods, which also builds its scents around how you want to feel, in roll-on form.

Parfums de Marly

A luxury French perfume house inspired by the 18th-century royal court, with scents ranging from the spicy Herod to the delicate Delina.

At Space NK: 29 products, from £60 to £345 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Julien Sprecher founded Parfums de Marly in 2009, inspired by the French Royal Court of the 18th century, when fragrance was treated as an art. Each perfume is made in France from fine raw materials, mixing historical elegance with a modern feel. The range runs from the spicy, masculine Herod to the delicate, feminine Delina.

The best sellers:

• Athenais, £270. A bright everyday scent of neroli, yuzu and bergamot, then orange flower and jasmine, over tonka, vanilla and amber. Inspired by Marquise Athenais.
• Althair Eau de Parfum, £270. Described for men: an amber, woody vanilla with orange blossom, cinnamon, bourbon vanilla and praline.
• Delina Eau de Parfum, £175. A fresh floral rose with rhubarb, lychee and bergamot, softened by vanilla and musk. Rated 4.7 from 31 reviews.
• Valaya Eau de Parfum, £270. A soft floral musk with white peach, orange blossom and musk.
• Delina Exclusif, £180. A deeper, richer take on Delina with pear, lychee, rose and a hint of incense. Rated 4.7 from 31 reviews.
• Layton Eau de Parfum, £225. Described for men: apple, bergamot and lavender, then violet and jasmine, with vanilla and a caramelised coffee note.

Who to suggest it to: serious fragrance lovers wanting a statement signature scent, and gift buyers with a generous budget.

Good to know: most perfumes come in two sizes, so check which one a price refers to. Delina and Valaya also come as body creams (£85, with £70 refills) and hair mists, and there's a Delina shower gel, so a customer can layer one scent.

Worth comparing: Byredo, another luxury perfume house with matching body products, with a more minimalist, unisex style.

Penhaligon's

A British fragrance house dating from 1870, with playful, characterful scents such as Halfeti and Luna, plus candles and body care.

At Space NK: 65 products, from £19 to £245 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says founder William Penhaligon came to London from Cornwall and opened a shop on Jermyn Street in 1870. His first fragrance, Hammam Bouquet, was inspired by the Turkish baths next door. The house still celebrates British heritage with "a playful contemporary spirit", and Space NK describes it as for fragrance lovers who like artistry, tradition and "a touch of eccentricity".

The best sellers:

• The Manoeuvres of the Baroness Eau de Parfum, £245. Orange blossom and Chantilly over sandalwood, described as a scent of quiet confidence.
• Halfeti Body Mist, £62. A lighter, 150ml version of Halfeti, rose and spice, made for spraying again through the day.
• Empressa Body Mist, £62. Peach and blood orange in a light, refreshing mist.
• Posh Home Halfeti Candle, £70. Halfeti for the home: rose, dried fruits and spice. Hand-poured, about 32 hours of burn time. The Luna, Damascena and Highgrove Bouquet candles are also best sellers at the same price.
• Endymion Body & Hand Wash, £48. A 500ml wash with dark coffee, nutmeg and mandarin.
• Posh Wash Damascena Body Lotion, £56. A 500ml lightweight lotion with glycerin and panthenol, scented with rose, mandarin and cedarwood.

Who to suggest it to: Fragrance lovers who want something distinctive rather than mainstream, and gift buyers. A customer who loves a scent but not the price of the perfume can have it as a body mist, candle, wash or £19 hand cream.

Good to know: Halfeti comes as an eau de parfum (£110), body mist, candle, lotion, wash and hand cream. For people who can't decide, there are discovery and scent library sets (from £30). 10 per cent of proceeds from the Highgrove Bouquet range go to The King's Foundation, according to the product page. Review numbers are small on most items, so smelling in store matters.

Worth comparing: Creed, another heritage fragrance house founded in London, at a higher price point. Jo Malone London for a customer who likes scents available as candles and body care as well as perfume.

Phlur

A layering-led fragrance brand of perfumes and hair and body mists, whose best sellers include Vanilla Skin.

At Space NK: 45 products, from £16.90 to £99 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Phlur was founded in Austin, Texas in 2015 and relaunched in 2021 with stylist and digital creator Chriselle Lim at the front. Its scents are inspired by feelings, places and shared memories, and the brand encourages layering rather than one signature perfume. It puts sustainability and transparency at the front of its philosophy.

The best sellers:

• Coffret Set, £59. Four 5ml minis of the bestsellers: Cherry Stem, Missing Person, Father Figure and Vanilla Skin. Rated 4.8 from 136 reviews, and a good first gift.
• Vanilla Skin Body Mist, £26. A lighter, layerable version of Vanilla Skin for hair and body: pink pepper and sugar, then jasmine and cashmere wood, over vanilla and sandalwood. Rated 4.6 from 1,280 reviews.
• Father Figure Eau de Parfum, £32. A green fig scent with waterlily and cassis, jasmine and iris, and a musky vanilla base. Rated 4.6 from 407 reviews.
• Vanilla Canyon Eau de Parfum, £32. A warmer vanilla with oak wood, wild honey, plum, patchouli and tonka.
• Cashmere Skin Hair and Body Mist, £26. A soft musk with airy florals, vanilla, ambrette and sandalwood. Rated 4.9 from 414 reviews.
• Missing Person Eau De Parfum, £32. A "skin scent": musk with sheer jasmine, neroli and orange flower over blonde wood and sandalwood. Space NK calls it one of the brand's bestsellers.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who likes to change their scent with their mood, or who loves gourmand, vanilla scents. Mists suit a lighter, top-up-through-the-day fragrance; the eau de parfums last longer.

Good to know: Space NK says Phlur is Leaping Bunny certified, vegan and cruelty free. The perfumes have a higher concentration of fragrance oil than the mists, so they tend to last longer, and the two can be layered. The eau de parfums come in about 10ml, 50ml and 100ml, and several £32 listings are categorised as travel size, so check which size a price refers to. There are matching body oils (£45) and deodorants (£20) for several scents, and a Missing Person hand cream (£20). Space NK says Phlur is in selected UK stores, so check what your shop carries.

Worth comparing: KAYALI, which is also built on layering and sweet, gourmand scents.

Pleasing

A colourful lifestyle brand selling eaux de parfum and Big Lip moisture balms.

At Space NK: 13 products, from £25 to £135 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK describes Pleasing as a colourful lifestyle brand that aims to blur boundaries, encourage creativity and reflect its worldview through spirited beauty, fragrance and more.

The best sellers:

• Happy Accident Eau de Parfum, £135. A modern citrus of tangerine, ginger and blood orange over amber, moss and vetiver, described as fresh and made for everyone. Created by perfumer Jérôme Epinette.
• Welcome Dreams Eau de Parfum, £135. A vanilla gourmand inspired by the moment before falling asleep: caramel and clove, then jasmine and agarwood, over vanilla, black amber and patchouli.
• Rivulets Eau de Parfum, £75. A fresh floral amber with lemon, black pepper and a white linen accord over skin musk. Comes in 8ml, 50ml and 100ml.
• Closeness Eau de Parfum, £75. A woody musk with a 'clean sheets' note, cardamom, orris and cashmere woods, suggested for evenings.
• Bright, Hot Eau de Parfum, £30. A woody amber of plum, tobacco leaf, cedarwood, tonka and vanilla. The £30 price is for the small travel size.
• Big Lip HA Moisture Balm, £25. The Pepper version: a colourless, fragrance-free lip balm with hyaluronic acid, coconut, jojoba and sunflower oils, designed to hydrate and boost the look of fullness. Its ingredients list capsicum (pepper).

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants an unusual, modern scent that isn't everywhere, people who like clean musks or gourmand vanillas, and gift buyers (the lip balms and trio sets are easy presents).

Good to know: Space NK describes most of the fragrances as vegan and cruelty free, several made with the Robertet fragrance house and without parabens or phthalates. The bottles are designed to be reused as flower vases or recycled. There's a Discovery Set (£28) for trying the scents first, and the Big Lip balms also come in Vanilla Fig and Peppermint Honey (£25 each). The balms have a beeswax base, so they won't suit a vegan.

Worth comparing: DedCool, another brand of vegan fragrances, with musks and gourmand vanillas among them.

Sana Jardin

A luxury perfume house with a social mission, built on natural, ethically sourced floral ingredients.

At Space NK: 12 products, from £35 to £81 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Amy Christiansen founded Sana Jardin in 2017, bringing her experience in philanthropy into luxury perfume. Ingredients are ethically and sustainably sourced, and the perfumes are cruelty free and Leaping Bunny certified. Buying the scents supports women flower pickers through the Sana Jardin Cooperative in Tiddas, Morocco. Space NK's team suggests Sandalwood Temple as a first try; on 29 September 2026 it was only listed online as a vial in the Discovery Set.

The best sellers:

• Air of Aquarius, £81. A fresh lemon scent with lavender, rosemary and neroli over musk and ambroxan, designed to lift the mood.
• Discovery Set, £35. Nine 2ml vials covering floral, spicy and sweet scents, labelled vegan and cruelty free.
• Tiger By Her Side, £81. Rich and woody: frankincense and vanilla with Moroccan rose, patchouli and a touch of cinnamon.
• Berber Blonde, £81. A bright, comforting orange blossom and neroli scent with bergamot, orange and musk.
• Jaipur Chant, £81. An intense floral built on Indian tuberose, jasmine and narcisse, with lemon and clove leaf.
• Incense Water, £81. A rose scent with musk, sandalwood and patchouli, plus bergamot and pimento berry.

Who to suggest it to: customers who care where ingredients come from, lovers of natural floral scents, and anyone wanting a gift with a purpose behind it.

Good to know: on 29 September 2026 the full-size perfumes showed at £81, reduced from £180. The Discovery Set is the easiest way to find a favourite before committing. There's also a Berber Blonde candle at £48.

Worth comparing: Nette, another fragrance brand with mood-lifting scents and a strong story behind each one.

The Nue Co.

A New York wellness brand whose top sellers at Space NK are its "functional fragrances", scents designed around mood, alongside supplements, skincare and haircare.

At Space NK: 26 products, from £22 to £125 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says The Nue Co. was founded in New York City in 2017 by Jules Miller. She was struggling with gut health and couldn't find supplements she was happy with, so she set out to make products for the gut, skin and mood together. It went on to create functional fragrance: scents that the brand says tap into the science behind scent, from sharpening focus to reducing stress.

The best sellers:

• Duo Fragrance Set, £75. Two 10ml bottles: Us and Functional Fragrance. The top seller in September 2026.
• Fragrance Discovery Set, £45. Five 1.5ml unisex samples (Functional Fragrance, Forest Lungs, Us, Water Therapy and Otherwhere). Space NK suggests it for gifting or exploring the brand.
• First Milk, £38. A soft, gourmand "nostalgia" scent of almond milk, tonka bean, iris and pink pepper, which the brand says evokes skin and comfort.
• Otherwhere, £38. Pink pepper and cardamom, then almond blossom, violet and caramel, over incense and oud.
• Us Pheromone +, £125. Orange, pear, moss, cedarwood and musk, which the brand says is designed to boost feelings of confidence. Described as vegan and cruelty free.
• Functional Fragrance, £38. Smoky and bright, with coriander, bergamot, cardamom, jasmine and palo santo, designed to help reduce stress. Described as vegan and cruelty free.

Who to suggest it to: Someone interested in wellness who likes the idea that a scent can change how they feel, or who wants an unusual, gender-neutral fragrance. The discovery set lets them try five scents first.

Good to know: The brand says to spray on pulse points, pause, and take a deep breath. The fragrances come in 10ml and 50ml, and prices vary by scent and size: the £38 prices are the lowest shown and may be for the 10ml, so check the size. Mood effects are the brand's claims, not promises. The range also includes supplements (such as Pre + Probiotic, £75), a Barrier Culture skincare line and Supa Thick haircare. Anyone asking about supplements alongside medication, pregnancy or a health condition should check with a pharmacist or GP. Most of the fragrances have only a handful of reviews.

Worth comparing: Moods, which also blends scent with science to shift your state of mind.

Tom Ford

The fashion designer's luxury fragrance line, made for men and women, with iconic perfumes such as Black Orchid, Tobacco Vanille and Ombré Leather.

At Space NK: 61 products, from £15 to £395 (29 September 2026). Most are eau de parfums, in several sizes.

The story: Space NK says fashion designer Tom Ford founded his brand in 2005 with fragrances and sunglasses, adding womenswear, menswear and accessories later. Over 20 years he has worked with perfumers on scents such as Tobacco Vanille, Ombré Leather and Black Orchid. Space NK says the perfumes are made with both men and women in mind.

The best sellers:

• Ombré Leather Reserve, £189. A woody leather version of Ombré Leather with silver juniper, pinyon wood, sandalwood, cypress and black pepper.
• Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum, from £69. A citrus woody scent inspired by a Sicilian hilltop resort: bitter orange with oakmoss and salty skin musks. Comes in 10ml, 50ml and 100ml.
• Figue Érotique Eau de Parfum, £290. An amber fruity scent built around a fig accord with green notes and warm resins.
• Ombré Leather Eau de Parfum, £112. The original: cardamom, then leather and jasmine sambac, over amber, moss and patchouli. It comes in 10ml, 50ml and 100ml, so check the size. Rated 4.7 from 80 reviews. The Ombre Leather Body Spray (£45) is a cheaper way in; its label says "flammable aerosol", keep away from heat, sparks and open flames, and keep out of reach of children.
• Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum, £230. Warm and spicy: tobacco leaf and spices, then tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa, drying down to dried fruit and wood. Rated 4.8 from 34 reviews.
• Black Orchid Eau de Parfum, £112 for 50ml. Dark and floral: blackcurrant, bergamot and black truffle, then orchid, ylang ylang and jasmine over patchouli, sandalwood and musk. Rated 4.3 from 155 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone after a statement scent or a luxury fragrance gift. Ask what they already love: warm and spicy (Tobacco Vanille), leathery (Ombré Leather), woody and smoky (Oud Wood), dark floral (Black Orchid), fruity (Lost Cherry, Bitter Peach) or citrus (Taormina Orange).

Good to know: The brand's advice is to spray once or twice on clean skin and not rub, because rubbing changes how the scent develops. Smaller sizes, travel-category sizes (from £38), atomizers (from £70) and All Over Body Sprays (from £45) let customers try a scent for less, and there's a Private Blend Mini Discovery Set (£33). Two makeup items are also listed.

Worth comparing: Maison Margiela, another fashion house with a fragrance line, or Kilian Paris for luxury perfume.

Tory Burch Beauty

A fragrance collection from the American fashion designer, with each scent tied to a dream and a feeling.

At Space NK: 6 products; the only one priced online was £52.50 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Tory Burch founded her brand in New York City in 2004, and the beauty line reflects her design style of reimagined classics and unexpected contrasts. The Essence of Dreams collection has five perfumes, each linked to a feeling: Electric Sky and freedom, Mystic Geranium and joy, Divine Moon and peace, Cosmic Wood and magic, Sublime Rose and love. The brand is committed to supporting women.

The best sellers:

• Electric Sky Eau de Parfum, £52.50. A clean, refreshing scent of blue sage, violet, cactus flower and lavender over palo santo and vetiver. Reduced from £105 on 29 September 2026. Rated 4.6 from 57 reviews.
• Essence of Dreams Spray Pen Set. Five handbag-sized spray pens, one of each scent, in a keepsake box. Described as a limited-edition Mother's Day gift set.
• Mini Coffret Gift Set. Five 7.5ml bottles of the collection, a neat way to try them all. Also described as limited edition.
• Sublime Rose Eau de Parfum. A classic rose with blackcurrant, rosewater and freesia over patchouli.
• Essence of Rose and Essence of Sandalwood Layering Oils. Perfume oils to wear alone or layer with the eaux de parfum.

Who to suggest it to: fans of the fashion brand, and anyone wanting a gift set to explore several scents.

Good to know: only Electric Sky showed a price online, so check prices and availability in store, especially for the limited-edition sets. Electric Sky and Sublime Rose are packed in compostable cellophane and FSC-certified paper. Every product page carries the warning "Flammable".

Worth comparing: Sana Jardin, another fragrance brand with a mission to support women.

Tsu Lange Yor

An Australian fragrance brand from singer-songwriter Troye Sivan, making genderless eaux de parfum and candles.

At Space NK: 10 products, from £36 to £138 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Troye Sivan launched the brand with his brother in 2023. The name means "to long years" in Yiddish, inspired by their South African-Jewish heritage and their creative life in Melbourne. Each scent is designed to evoke memory, mood and emotion, and Space NK says it's for people drawn to scents that feel artistic, romantic and a little unexpected.

The best sellers:

• The Garden, £105. A set of three 10ml perfumes designed to be worn alone or layered: Fig (coconut, jasmine, citrus, sandalwood, vanilla), Orange Grove (bitter orange, tangerine, black currant, orange blossom, cedar) and Tomato (green leaf, galbanum, bergamot, woods).
• Luca Eau de Parfum, £102. Designed as an extension of the wearer's own scent: elemi, bergamot and black pepper, then moss, sage and cedarwood, over sandalwood, ambrox and musk.
• Sage's Rose Eau de Parfum, £126. A modern rose with sugar and myrrh, vetiver and poppy, over patchouli.
• By Your Side Eau de Parfum, £114. Smoky and warm: cardamom and pink pepper, then smoke, leather and frankincense, over woods and cedar.
• Pool Eau de Parfum, £36. Fresh and playful: cucumber, raspberry and bergamot, then tomato leaf, lily and coriander, over red pepper, musk and ginger. This is the lowest price shown, likely the 10ml, so check the size.
• TLY 5755 Eau de Parfum, £39. The brand's signature scent: sandalwood, vetiver, cashmere and Tasmanian mountain pepper, over cedarwood and vanilla. Again, the lowest price shown, likely the 10ml.

Who to suggest it to: someone after an unusual, gender-neutral fragrance, or a fan of Troye Sivan. Pool is fresh and fruity; By Your Side and TLY 5755 are warm.

Good to know: The brand is vegan and cruelty-free. The perfumes come in 10ml and 50ml sizes. The candles (TLY 5755, Pool and Sassafras, £63 each) are soy wax with a burn time of around 42 hours, and the Pool candle matches the perfume. The perfume labels say "contains flammable contents" and "keep out of reach of children and pets", and the candle labels say "never leave a burning candle unattended".

Vyrao

A London fragrance house making unisex, wellbeing-focused perfumes from mostly natural and organic ingredients.

At Space NK: 19 products, from £35 to £140 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Vyrao was founded in London in 2021 by Yasmin Sewell, who previously worked in fashion as a buyer and creative contributor and enjoyed wellness practices such as Reiki. She started building the brand in 2019 to bring together wellbeing and master perfumery. Space NK describes the scents as "functional fragrances", each made with 80 per cent organic and 88 to 89 per cent natural ingredients and chosen to lift a particular mood, from creativity to joy.

The best sellers:

• Ever 11 EDP, £94. A sensual scent of black cherry, smoky patchouli and leather with rose, peony, vanilla and tonka. The brand pitches it at confidence. Vegan and cruelty free. Sold in 10ml, 30ml and 50ml, so check the size.
• Free 00 EDP, £140. A citrus floral: lemon, mandarin and orange flower, then jasmine, tuberose and ylang ylang, over vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli. The 50ml bottle has a small Herkimer diamond inside.
• Witchy Woo EDP, £35. The scent Space NK singles out, with ambrette, black pepper, orris, rose and patchouli, pitched at courage and creativity. It comes in 10ml, 30ml and 50ml, and £35 is the lowest price shown, so check the size.
• Love Eight Set, £55. Eight 2ml samples in a heart-shaped, recyclable box: Free 00, Witchy Woo, Mamajuju, The Sixth, I Am Verdant, Sun Rae, Georgette and Magnetic 70.
• Georgette EDP, £140. A peppery rose with Bulgarian rose oil, cedarwood, patchouli and pink and black pepper, pitched at self-love.
• Free 00 Cream Scent for Hand and Neck, £49. A rich hand and neck cream with ceramides, mango butter, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, scented with Free 00. Also a base for layering the perfume. Vegan.

Who to suggest it to: Someone interested in wellness and how scent makes them feel, or who wants a natural-leaning, unisex perfume with a story. The brand pitches the Love Eight Set as a gift.

Good to know: Each scent comes with a mood and an affirmation. The brand quotes figures for each (for example, Free 00 is said to boost self-esteem by 89 per cent), measured by IFF's own Science of Wellness programme. Treat these as the brand's claims about mood, not health benefits. Five scents (Free 00, I Am Verdant, Ludatrix, The Sixth and Witchy Woo) have a matching Cream Scent (£49).

Worth comparing: The Nue Co., which also sells "functional fragrance" designed around mood, and Sana Jardin, built on botanicals chosen to make you feel uplifted.

Whind

A perfume and skincare brand inspired by the Moroccan golden hour, with layerable fragrances and instant-glow bronzing products.

At Space NK: 19 products, from £25 to £125 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Whind was founded in 2021 by Hind Sebti, drawing on her Moroccan roots and over 20 years in the beauty industry. In Morocco, it says, beauty is seen as an emotion and a moment to look after yourself. The brand mixes ancestral rituals with skin actives and rich scents to recreate the feeling of the Moroccan sun, and Space NK's pick is the Marrakech Sun Instant Glow Tinting Water.

The best sellers:

• Golden Escape Essentials, £40. A four-step set in a travel pouch: cleanser, cream, oil and a floral fragrance.
• Marrakech Sun Instant Glow Tinting Water, £30. Bronzing drops with erythrulose, caramel, hyaluronic acid and glycerine, for an instant, buildable sun-kissed glow. Mix with serum, oil or moisturiser, then rinse hands. Labelled vegan. Rated 4.2 from 35 reviews.
• Elixir Collection Discovery Set, £35. Six 2ml eau de parfums (Lalla La Rose, Néroli Bronzé, Oud Davana, Rose Saffron, Pomello Mint Tea Leaves and Amber Tangerine), made for layering.
• Marrakech Silk Exfoliating Jelly Body Balm, £35. A twice-weekly body exfoliator with pineapple enzymes, pumice and argan pit, scented with warm amber, that melts into a milk.
• Marrakech Light Illuminating Magic Oil, £55. A face oil of prickly pear, desert date and jojoba, which also works as a highlighter on cheeks and lips. Amber scented, labelled vegan. It lists argan and sweet almond oils, and the body balm lists argan, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP (the oil is also in the Golden Escape set).
• Lalla la Rose Eau De Parfum, £28. A sweet floral: coconut water, lemon and cassis, peony and rose, over vanilla cream, coconut milk and spiced Moroccan woods.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who loves a sensorial routine with warm, rich scents, customers after a natural bronzed glow without a full tan, and gift buyers. The discovery set lets them try six scents.

Good to know: Many products are labelled vegan and cruelty free. The eau de parfums come in 10ml and 100ml sizes, so check which size a price refers to. The founder suggests spraying into the air and walking through the scent; the brand says not to rub or dab it in. The Medina Drench Dewy Rose Moisture Mist (£35) is a scented body mist the brand says hydrates for up to 72 hours.

Worth comparing: Sol de Janeiro, another body care brand with a range of perfume mists.

10Bath, Body, Tan and Nails

Everything below the chin: body care, bathing, self-tan, hands and nails. 27 brands.

Aesop

An Australian brand of botanical hand, body, skin and home products, with aromatic hand washes and hand balms among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 97 products, from £11 to £150 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Aesop was founded in 1987 in Melbourne by Dennis Paphitis, who wanted to make gentle hair products with essential oils for his clients. It has since grown into skin, body and home. Space NK describes it as cruelty free with the Leaping Bunny stamp and a Certified B Corporation. If someone's new to Aesop, the brand page points them to the Resurrection Aromatique hand cream.

The best sellers:

• Antithesis Intense Body Cleanser, £25 (180ml or 500ml, so check the size). A low-foaming shower gel with black pepper, coriander seed and patchouli, for a spicy, woody scent, for daily use.
• Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, £34. Space NK's product description calls it "a bath and body favourite from Aesop". A clear gel with mandarin, cedar, rosemary and lavender oils, designed to clean without drying, and fine for frequent use. Rated 4.8 from 1,191 reviews.
• Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash, £34. A smoky, woody, citrus hand wash with finely milled pumice and lactic acid for a gentle exfoliation. Rated 4.7 from 396 reviews.
• Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser, £39 for 500ml. A botanical gel for shower, bath or hands, which the brand says is made with fragile skin in mind. Rated 4.7 from 297 reviews.
• Geranium Leaf Body Scrub, £33. A gel scrub with pumice and bamboo stem, used twice a week on dry spots like elbows, knees and feet. Rated 4.8 from 265 reviews.
• Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm, £80 (500ml or 75ml, so check the size). A rich but fast-absorbing hand cream with almond, coconut and macadamia oils and a light lavender scent. Rated 4.6 from 706 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone after a grown-up, aromatic gift, or someone who wants the everyday ritual of hand washing and moisturising to feel a bit special.

Good to know: Aesop sells skincare, fragrance, hair, deodorant and home products too, and the Post-Poo Drops (£27), a vegan toilet deodoriser, are a best seller. Their label carries a serious warning, which says "Danger" and "May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways" and "Store locked up", so point it out, especially to anyone with children. Refills are available for some cleansers and hand washes (the Geranium Leaf refill uses a screw cap to cut plastic). Many products carry a "discontinue use if irritation occurs" warning, and the hand balm contains almond and macadamia oils, so send skin-condition and nut-allergy questions to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Malin + Goetz, another design-led, head-to-toe brand of body care, skincare and fragrance.

AKT

A London body care brand built around its award-winning, aluminium-salt-free Deodorant Balm, in a choice of gender-neutral scents.

At Space NK: 26 products, from £11 to £44 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says AKT (pronounced "act") was founded in 2020 by Ed Currie and Andy Coxon, two former West End performers who found mainstream deodorants couldn't keep up with their physical schedules. They spent three years working with fragrance and cosmetic science experts to make the Deodorant Balm, which the brand describes as natural, vegan, cruelty free and gender neutral. The range has since grown into body wash concentrates, oils, scrubs and balms.

The best sellers:

• Haze Body Deodorizing Mist, Limited Edition Santal Nomad, £35. An alcohol-free body mist designed to refresh and help neutralise odour, with holy basil, niacinamide, prebiotics and panthenol for the skin. Vegan, and free from aluminium salts.
• Deodorant Balm, Limited Edition Santal Nomad, £21. The limited edition scent of the hero balm, which is designed to turn from a balm into a dry, invisible powder that absorbs sweat and odour without blocking sweat glands.
• The Deodorant Balm Sc.05 Columbia Road, £21. The core balm in a rose, cedar and iris scent. Its powders (arrowroot, bicarbonate of soda, zinc oxide) do the absorbing, while shea butter, calendula oil and vitamin E care for the skin. Rated 4.1 from 33 reviews.
• The Deodorant Balm Sc.01 Orange Grove, £21. The same balm with neroli, mandarin and petitgrain, the citrus choice.
• The Deodorant Balm Sc.03 The Onsen, £21. Mandarin, cedarwood and lavandin. Space NK's favourite, inspired by a Japanese hot spring.
• The Assistant, £11. A plastic-free tube roller in titanium-plated stainless steel that pierces the seal and squeezes out every last bit.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone wanting to move to a natural deodorant who's worried it won't last the day, and very active people. The Discovery Set (£30, five mini balms) lets them find their scent first.

Good to know: You pierce the tube's seal with a pen or The Assistant, then rub a pea-sized amount in like a moisturiser. The brand says one tube lasts about six to eight weeks. Sc.00 No Notes is described as fragrance free and for sensitive skin, but its online ingredient list includes parfum, so the label and ingredients disagree: check the pack for anyone avoiding fragrance. The balms come in 50ml and 10ml and the site shows one price, so check the size. The balms are described as vegan, cruelty free and plastic free. Anyone with irritation or a skin condition should check with a pharmacist.

Worth comparing: Salt & Stone, another body care brand with deodorant at its heart.

Aromatherapy Associates

An essential oil brand built around bath and shower oils, each blend built around a mood: relax, de-stress, revive or sleep.

At Space NK: 47 products, from £12 to £190 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the brand was founded in 1985 to share the benefits of essential oils through products like bath and body oils. Its oils are hand-crafted from carefully sourced ingredients, and the brand page describes it as B Corp certified. Space NK pitches it at "busy minds" looking for calm, and its editors single out the Deep Relax Bath and Shower Oil for the end of a long day.

The best sellers:

• Ultimate Wellbeing Bath & Shower Oil Collection, £85. A boxed set of ten bath and shower oils, each bottle enough for three baths. The top seller and a ready-made gift. Rated 4.9 from 304 reviews.
• A Gift of Sleep, £65. Deep Relax Bath & Shower Oil plus the Deep Relax Sleep Mist (vetivert, bitter orange and wild camomile) for pillows and sheets.
• Desert Therapy Bath & Shower Oil, £65. Frankincense, sandalwood and oud in a warm, woody blend the brand says helps you feel calm and grounded. About 20 uses per bottle. Rated 4.5 from 93 reviews.
• Desert Therapy Body Oil, £62. The same scent as a body oil, with coconut, jojoba and peach kernel oils to soften skin after a shower.
• Deep Relax Bath and Shower Oil, £65. An award-winning relaxing oil, with camomile, sandalwood and vetivert, meant for the evening. Rated 4.8 from 386 reviews.
• Essential Bath and Shower Oils, £40. A trio of small bottles (Deep Relax, De-Stress Mind, Revive Morning), a good starter or gift. Rated 4.8 from 90 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who loves a bath or shower ritual and wants to unwind, or anyone shopping for a calming, easy gift. The Revive range suits people who want something energising in the morning.

Good to know: You massage the oil onto your torso, breathe it in, then step into the bath or shower. The Deep Relax oil (also in A Gift of Sleep, A Gift of Relaxation and the Essential trio) is labelled "For use by adults only - keep away from children. Not recommended during pregnancy.", and the pack advises anyone with a medical condition to check with their doctor first, so point those questions to a pharmacist or GP. The Essential trio is described as 100 per cent natural and cruelty free. There's a range of Pure Essential Oils (£32) that pair with The Atomiser diffusers (£130 and £190).

Worth comparing: NEOM, which also blends natural fragrance around sleep, stress and energy. This Works, for sleep.

Bamford

A spa-style bath, body and home brand built around essential oils, whose best sellers are mostly from its Geranium range.

At Space NK: 37 products, from £12.50 to £124 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Bamford was founded by Carole Bamford, the woman behind Daylesford Organic. It describes it as a spa brand that brings together fragrant essential oils and natural actives in a bath and body collection.

The best sellers:

• Geranium Body Oil, £44. A rich blend of sesame, safflower, apricot kernel, jojoba and rosehip oils with organic essential oils, designed to lock in moisture. For all skin types, especially very dry skin, and good for massage or after a bath.
• Geranium Shower Cream, £26. A creamy shower wash with aloe vera, shea and cocoa butter, designed to cleanse without leaving skin feeling stripped. Citrus and floral notes with a warm tonka bean finish.
• Geranium Hand and Body Wash, £31 or £48. In the brand's 'signature' scent, with plant-based cleansers, aloe vera and geranium, peppermint, eucalyptus and lavender oils. Vegan, COSMOS Natural certified, and 97 per cent natural origin ingredients. The £31 size is rated 4.5 from 96 reviews.
• Geranium Wash Refill Pouch, £35. The refill for that wash, in a single-material pouch the brand says fits standard recycling.
• Geranium Naturally Scented Candle, £52. Natural wax and the same geranium, peppermint, eucalyptus and lavender oils in a mouth-blown glass. Made in England, with a 36 hour burn time.
• Geranium Shampoo, £25. Plant-based cleansers with castor seed oil and vitamin B5, designed to cleanse and strengthen hair.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who loves a calm, herbal, spa-at-home feel, or a gift buyer who wants matching bath, body and home pieces in one scent family. The B Silent Pillow Mist (£24, lavender, frankincense and marjoram) is for customers who like a wind-down ritual at bedtime.

Good to know: The Geranium scent runs right across body, hair and home, so customers can match a candle or diffuser to their wash. Gift options include the Green Weekender (£29, four 50ml travel sizes) and Travel Favourites (£12.50). Several products are described as vegan and free from parabens and artificial fragrance. Product warnings say to stop if irritation occurs, and anyone with a skin condition should ask a pharmacist. The Geranium Shower Cream contains argan oil, so send any nut-allergy question to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Aromatherapy Associates and Neom, two more essential-oil brands for bath, body and home with a wellbeing focus.

Herbivore

Plant-based skincare and body care, sold at Space NK as a small body-care range led by the coconut and rose Coco Rose collection.

At Space NK: 9 products, from £9 to £45 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Herbivore was founded in Seattle in 2011 by Julia Wills and Alex Kummerow, starting as small-batch natural skincare made by hand for an early Etsy community. It has since grown into a global brand. It combines plant ingredients with clinically tested formulas, using naturally derived fragrances and vegan, cruelty-free ingredients. Space NK says it's for the ingredient-conscious shopper who wants results without compromising on what goes on their body.

The best sellers:

• Coco Rose Coconut + Tremella Milky Body Mist, £9. A light, milky body mist that hydrates and scents at the same time, with tremella mushroom, coconut oil, coconut water and squalane. Sweet berry, coconut, rose and vanilla scent. For all skin types, on damp or dry skin. Sold in 30ml and 120ml, so check which size the £9 price is for.
• Coco Rose Tremella + Magnesium Bath Soak, £28. A bath soak with two forms of magnesium, designed to relax the body and soften skin, plus tremella and a form of hyaluronic acid for moisture.
• Cloud Milk Coconut + Maca Firming Body Cream, £34. A rich, buttery body cream with coconut oil and squalane. The brand says maca helps smooth the look of cellulite. Coconut milk and vanilla scent.
• Coco Rose Tremella Cleansing Oil Body Wash, £22. An oil that turns to foam, designed to cleanse without leaving skin dry. The brand says it can also be used when shaving.
• Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Hand Cream, £25. A hand cream with bakuchiol, which the brand describes as a gentle plant alternative to retinol, plus plant butters and vitamin E. Described as suitable for sensitive skin.

Who to suggest it to: someone who wants a pampering body routine with a sweet coconut and rose scent, or a small gift, such as the £9 body mist.

Good to know: Space NK describes the brand as vegan and cruelty free. The Coco Rose Ritual Body Set (£29) holds travel sizes of the body wash, body polish and mist. The Bakuchiol Body Serum (£45) and Nova Turmeric + Vitamin C Body Oil (£45) are the treatment end of the range. Reviews are few so far.

Worth comparing: Ellis Brooklyn, for sweet, gourmand perfume mists as gifts.

Isle of Paradise

Self-tan in colour-correcting shades, sold as drops, mousse and a spritz water.

At Space NK: 5 products, from £13.95 to £21.95 (29 September 2026).

The best sellers:

• Self Tanning Drops Green, £21.95. Drops you mix into your own moisturiser or serum, for face and body. More drops give a deeper tan: 2 to 4 for sun-kissed, 6 to 8 for golden, 10 to 12 for bronze. It develops in 4 to 6 hours. Rated 4.4 from 117 reviews.
• Self-Tanning Mousse, £21.95. A whipped mousse with a guide colour so you can see where you've been, applied with a mitt. It has coconut, chia seed and avocado oils, and the product page says it dries quickly without a sticky feel or fake-tan smell.
• Self Tanning Water Green, £21.95. A light tanning mist with coconut, avocado and chia seed oils and a cucumber and eucalyptus scent. The product page says it can also be used to set makeup. Rated 4.2 from 54 reviews.
• Glow Clear Self-Tanning Mousse Green, £21.95. A clear mousse with no guide colour, designed to go on without streaks, smell or orange tones.
• Shape And Glow Big Blending Brush, £13.95. A soft, palm-sized kabuki brush with vegan bristles for blending tan or makeup on hands, feet, elbows and knees.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone wanting a controllable, customisable tan. The shade system is the thing to explain: Space NK's listings describe Peach for beginners and paler skin, Green to cancel redness and give a medium golden tan, and Violet for darker skin or a deeper tan. Only the Green versions were listed online on 29 September 2026, so check in store before promising Peach or Violet. The drops suit someone who wants to build colour slowly using their own moisturiser.

Good to know: The drops, water and Glow Clear mousse are described as vegan and cruelty free. The warnings say each one "does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn". They also advise a patch test 24 hours before applying, not to use it on broken, irritated or hypersensitive skin, and to exfoliate the day before. Keep skin dry while the tan develops.

Worth comparing: TAN LUXE, which also sells tan drops you mix into your skincare.

Joonbyrd

A dermatologist-created body care brand that brings facial-style actives to the body, with playful, mood-focused scents like caramel latte and banana.

At Space NK: 23 products, from £6 to £82 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Joonbyrd launched in 2024 and was founded by Dr Alexis Granite, a dermatologist board-certified in both the UK and the US. The brand pairs skincare science (peptides and exosomes) with what it calls neuroscience-based, mood-boosting fragrances. Routines follow four steps: cleanse, exfoliate, treat and hydrate.

The best sellers:

• Mood Jelly (Bliss, Confidence or Peace), £28. Portable solid fragrance jellies you sweep over pulse points. The product pages say the scents are designed to support mood, from joy to calm.
• Big Time Body Wash, £39. A cream-to-foam wash with NAD+ sunflower sprouts, centella exosomes and hyaluronic acid, designed to support the skin barrier. Banana, peach and cacao scent. Rated 4.7 from 34 reviews.
• Future Romance Body Glaze, £62. The partner to Big Time: a light, glossy body moisturiser with grape flower exosomes, resveratrol and peptides, aimed at dryness and the look of fine lines.
• Moon Swim Body Wash, £38. A gentle, creamy wash with vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, prebiotic inulin and ashwagandha, in a caramel latte scent. For all skin types. Refill £35. Rated 4.2 from 189 reviews.
• Little Love Body Lotion, £56. Moon Swim's partner: a quick-absorbing lotion with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and beta-carotene, designed to hydrate and even tone. Refill £50. Rated 4.5 from 116 reviews.
• Daydreamer Body Serum, £18 (15ml). An oil-in-gel firming serum with peptides, green coffee oil and squalane, which the product page says targets the look of crepey skin. Rated 4.2 from 84 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who takes their face routine seriously and wants the same care for their body, especially for dry, rough or crepey-looking skin. Also a fun gift for anyone who loves a sweet, gourmand scent.

Good to know: The core washes and moisturisers come in pairs: Big Time goes with Future Romance, Moon Swim with Little Love. Moon Swim and Little Love are labelled vegan, cruelty free, sulphate free and suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site; any pregnancy questions still go to a pharmacist or GP. Refills are available for both. The Daydreamer Body Serum lists almond among its ingredients, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. For gifting, there are mini sets from £10.40 to £19 and bigger kits at £80 and £82.

Worth comparing: Necessaire, another body care brand that brings skincare ingredients below the chin. Sol de Janeiro for customers who mainly want a gourmand-scented body routine.

Kopari

A Californian body care brand born from a love of coconuts, whose best sellers include glowy body products, SPF mists and hair and body mists.

At Space NK: 42 products, from £15 to £49 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Kopari was founded in 2015 by Kiana Cabell, Gigi and Bryce Goldman and James Brennan, "born out of a love for coconuts", and is based in San Diego. It's all about making your body feel like paradise, using natural ingredients Space NK describes as clinically backed. Space NK says the products are free from phthalates, sulphates and parabens, and are 100 per cent vegan and cruelty free.

The best sellers:

• Golden Aura Body Gelée, £44. A light gel with oils, vitamin E and light-reflecting mineral pearls, designed to give bare skin a soft-focus glow without stickiness. Scented with florals, citrus and musk. For all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 74 reviews.
• Golden Sunglaze Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen SPF 30, £36. A non-aerosol, fast-drying body SPF with a golden sheen, hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E and a guava scent. There's also a rose gold, coconut-scented Sunglaze Body Mist SPF 30 at £36.
• Sunglaze Sheer Setting Mist Sunscreen SPF 50, £18. A face mist designed to top up SPF and set makeup, with hyaluronic acid. Rated 4.1 from 70 reviews.
• Nourishing Hydro-Lipid Barrier Serum, £48. A milky face serum with ceramides, copper peptides and squalane, designed to support the skin barrier and the look of firmness.
• KP Body Bumps Be Gone Scrub, £28. A 10 per cent AHA scrub (glycolic and lactic acids) with volcanic sand, coconut shell and pumice, designed for rough, bumpy skin. Use twice a week. Rated 4.7 from 176 reviews.
• Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream, £46. A body cream with encapsulated retinol, designed to smooth and firm the look of crepey skin. Rated 4.6 from 119 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who loves a beachy, holiday feel year round, customers wanting a body glow for a night out, people with rough or bumpy skin on their arms or legs, and gift buyers on a budget (the hair and body mists start at £15).

Good to know: The Scents of Paradise kit (£37) has four travel-size mists and is badged vegan, cruelty free, and allergy and dermatologist tested. Its label says "Flammable: keep away from heat and open flames." The retinol body cream says to wear SPF 30 or higher when using it. Questions about using retinol in pregnancy, or about a diagnosed skin condition like keratosis pilaris, go to a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Sol de Janeiro, another sunny, joyful body care brand with fragrance mists.

L'Occitane

A Provençal body care brand, with shea and almond ranges among its best sellers and a big festive gift range.

At Space NK: 48 products, from £10 to £99 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says L'Occitane began in 1976 in the open-air markets of Provence, when 23-year-old Olivier Baussan distilled rosemary essential oil to sell locally. He later bought an old soap factory, and the first boutique opened in 1982 in Volx. Space NK describes it as a B Corp brand with traceable ingredients, and says the founder is still involved as a brand ambassador and creative consultant.

The best sellers:

• Nuit En Pinède and Veillée Pralinée Hand Creams, £27 each. Two festive hand creams with almond oil, described as exclusive to Space NK. One is a warm praline and sandalwood scent, the other a crisp Scots pine and peppermint. The site's descriptions look swapped against the names, so check the testers before describing either one.
• Beauty Advent Calendar, £99. 24 skincare, body care and wellbeing products, including a Shea Hand Cream.
• Almond (Amande) Body Collection, £80. A gift set of the almond polishing paste, shower oil, skin oil and hand cream, designed to soften and smooth.
• Almond (Amande) Shower Oil, £24. An oil that turns milky with water, designed to cleanse and moisturise. Refill £38.
• Shea (Karité) Hand Cream, £10. A shea butter hand cream, and the lowest-priced item in the range. Check the size in store.
• Hand Cream Trio, £28. Shea, Cherry Blossom and Almond hand creams in 30ml sizes, an easy gift.

Who to suggest it to: Gift buyers above all, from stocking fillers (the £16 Shea and Almond Ornaments, the £30 Festive Crackers) to the advent calendar. For everyday use, the Shea range suits dry skin and the Almond range suits customers who love a warm, soft scent.

Good to know: Space NK says L'Occitane isn't a vegan brand: some products contain honey, propolis or beeswax, so check the ingredients for vegan customers. It's pronounced "lok-see-tan". Refills are available for the Almond Shower Oil, the Almond Supple Skin Oil and the Verbena Liquid Hand Soap. The Almond products and both festive hand creams contain almond oil, and the Shea products contain shea butter, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Aesop for design-led hand and body care as a gift. Bamford for a spa-style body range with matching home fragrance.

Manucurist

A French nail care brand with plant-based polishes and an award-winning Green Flash gel-effect manicure.

At Space NK: 28 products, from £2 to £89 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Manucurist was founded in Paris in 1996 and has become a pioneer in modern nail care, focusing on plant-based ingredients, vegan formulas and salon-quality results at home. Space NK says it's loved for easy-to-remove gel formulas and colours infused with nail care. Space NK says it suits manicure beginners and nail enthusiasts alike.

The best sellers:

• Active Glow, £16. A cross between nail care and polish, in a glossy coral, with raspberry extract and sweet almond oil, designed to strengthen and hydrate. No base or top coat needed. Rated 4.4 from 814 reviews.
• Active Shine, £16. A pearly beige shimmer with beetroot extract and AHAs, designed to strengthen and brighten the look of nails. Rated 4.8 from 22 reviews.
• Care Cuticle Oil, £15. Six botanical oils, including coconut, sweet almond, walnut, baobab and kukui nut, designed to soften cuticles and support healthy-looking nails. Rated 4.8 from 293 reviews.
• Active Smooth, £16. A clear golden satin finish designed to smooth the look of ridges and even out the nail surface.
• Green Flash Polish, £19. The gel-effect polish: cured under an LED lamp, with the product page saying it lasts up to 21 days and comes off in 10 minutes without acetone. Vegan and cruelty free. Rated 4.2 from 2,906 reviews.
• Care Cuticle Softener, £15. A gel used for two minutes before pushing back cuticles, to help polish grip.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants healthier-looking nails with a hint of colour, a beginner doing their own manicures, or a gel fan who wants easier removal.

Good to know: The Active shades are the quick route: straight onto bare nails, air-dried, no lamp. Green Flash needs an LED lamp, so check whether the customer has one; the Green Flash Xtrem Kit (£89) is the most expensive item. The classic Green polish (£14) is a quick-dry, plant-based formula removed with an acetone-free remover. The £2 nail file and £3 buffer are easy add-ons, and the 3-step Repairing Care (£19) is a two-week routine for weak or brittle nails. Active Glow and the Cuticle Oil contain sweet almond oil, and the oil also has walnut and kukui nut oils, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Nailberry, another nail brand on Space NK's list.

Margaret Dabbs London

A British care brand for feet, hands, nails and legs, created by a podiatrist and built on clinic treatments.

At Space NK: 19 products, from £15 to £150 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Margaret Dabbs opened her first foot clinic on London's Harley Street in 1998, saw a gap in the market, and founded her product line in 2004. The brand brings together science, podiatry and beauty, and Space NK calls it the "No 1 British Beauty Brand for feet, hands & legs". It's for people who want to give their hands, feet and legs the same care they give their face, and Space NK says it suits dry, itchy skin.

The best sellers:

• Nail Strengthening Treatment, £16. A vegan nail polish that doubles as a treatment, with the brand's NEONYCA complex (from celery seed) and vitamins B5, E and F, designed for weak, brittle, peeling or ridged nails. It comes in shades: The Liberty (deep red), The Belgravia (rich red), The King's Road (sheer milky white) and a soft pink original.
• Foot Hygiene Cream, £24. An overnight foot cream with emu oil, tea tree oil and salicylic acid, designed for dry, chapped, tired feet and foot odour. Space NK says fans call it a "Miracle in a Jar" (not to be confused with the separate Miracle Foot Cream, also £24). Rated 4.7 from 166 reviews.
• Crystal Nail File, £16. A crystal file that can be used in any direction, designed to seal nail tips and reduce splitting. Rated 4.9 from 80 reviews.
• Professional Foot File, £30. A slim stainless steel file for dry, rough and calloused skin on the feet, used on dry feet before a bath or shower. Comes with two replacement pads, and packs of ten refill pads are £16. Rated 4.9 from 163 reviews.
• Intensive Hydrating Foot Lotion, £26. A non-greasy lotion with emu oil and a lemon myrtle scent, designed to soften rough, dry skin on the feet. Rated 4.6 from 122 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: anyone with dry, rough or cracked feet, weak or peeling nails, or tired, heavy-feeling legs (the Firming Leg Serum, £45). The Heroes Discovery Kit (£62) covers hands, nails, feet and legs in one box.

Good to know: The Nail Strengthening Treatments are labelled vegan. The foot creams and lotion are built on emu oil, so they won't suit a vegan. For heels there's also a Pure Cracked Heel Treatment Balm (£18). Some product copy talks about infections: if a customer mentions a nail or skin infection or a medical foot problem, point them to a pharmacist, GP or podiatrist.

Mauli Rituals

A British Ayurvedic brand of natural skin, hair and body rituals, made with aromatherapists.

At Space NK: 14 products, from £26 to £88 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK describes Mauli as a British beauty brand that uses Ayurvedic principles to create all-natural skin, hair and body treatments designed to work together. Each product is made in consultation with highly respected aromatherapists.

The best sellers:

• Lotus & Bakuchi Skin Harmony Cream, £58. A lightweight face cream with jojoba, aloe vera, pomegranate and bakuchiol, designed to hydrate dull, dry skin and soften the look of fine lines.
• Grow Strong Brow Oil, £35. A rollerball of natural oils (jojoba, argan, castor, sesame) and Ayurvedic herbs, designed to condition brows and give them a glossier look.
• Radiance Rose & Saffron Mask, £48. A powder of clay, rose petals, sandalwood, turmeric and saffron. Add a spoonful to your cleanser daily, or mix with water for a 10-minute weekly mask. Comes with a steel spoon and a muslin. Rated 4.8 from 41 reviews.
• Grow Strong Shampoo, £37. A shampoo with turmeric, frankincense, argan and Himalayan cedarwood, designed to cleanse while keeping hair moisturised and shiny.
• Grow Strong Hair Oil, £35. A pre-wash scalp and hair oil with amla, brahmi, bhringraj, sesame and argan. Leave it on for two hours or overnight, then wash out. Unisex. Rated 4.4 from 54 reviews.
• Surrender Body Oil, £48. A warming almond and sesame oil massage blend with chamomile, frankincense and ylang ylang, originally made for Bulgari hotels and designed for winding down. Rated 4.7 from 29 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who loves natural, aromatherapy-led products and rituals, or is shopping for a relaxing, sensory gift.

Good to know: The Brow Oil and the Rose & Saffron Mask are badged vegan and cruelty free, and are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site, but pregnancy questions still go to a midwife, GP or pharmacist. There's a £26 hand and body wash made with Dishoom, a Sleep Dharma Pillow Mist (£34) and a beard oil (£47) for men. These products are rich in essential oils, so customers who react to fragrance or essential oils should check the ingredients first. Nut oils run through the range: almond in the Surrender Body Oil, argan in the Brow Oil, Shampoo and Hair Oil, and pistachio and shea in the Skin Harmony Cream, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. Anything about sleep problems or skin conditions is one for a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Aromatherapy Associates and Bamford, two more aromatherapy and body-ritual brands on Space NK's list.

MIRROR WATER

Estée Lalonde's small body care brand built around relaxing self-care rituals, with a Smooth Body Oil and Rub Solid Balm among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 7 products, from £14 to £85 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says YouTuber and content creator Estée Lalonde founded MIRROR WATER in 2021 because she never found body care that spoke to her. She saw a gap for a burned-out generation that wants to design its own downtime rather than be told how to relax. The brand has won accolades from Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Cosmopolitan.

The best sellers:

• Smooth Body Oil, £27. A non-greasy blend of grapeseed, marula and camellia oils with a woody, smoky essential oil scent (vetiver, black spruce, cedarwood and bergamot). Best on damp skin straight from the shower. Vegan-friendly and palm oil free. Rated 4.6 from 87 reviews.
• Ultra-Soft BUFF Body Dry Brush, £22. A soft beech wood and sisal brush with a cotton strap, used in light strokes towards the heart to exfoliate.
• Butter Brick, £14. A solid shea butter cleanser for face and body, with no added fragrance. Described as suitable for sensitive skin and handy for travel. Rated 4.7 from 13 reviews.
• Rub Solid Balm, £32. Over 70 per cent shea butter, melting on contact, for dry spots like elbows, hands and feet. The same woody scent as the oil. Rated 4.3 from 37 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants a calm, grown-up body routine, especially for normal to dry skin, or someone who wants to switch off after a long, stressful day.

Good to know: The oil and balm are designed to be layered, and they come together in The Soft & Softer Mini Set (£54, both at 50ml in a reusable zip bag). The Comfort Set (£85) adds the Butter Brick. There's also a soy candle, Sun Through Trees (£54), in the brand's signature scent with a 60 hour burn time. The product page says the line is made in the UK. The Rub balm and Butter Brick are built on shea butter and the oil contains marula oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Bamford or Aromatherapy Associates for other calming, essential-oil-scented body care.

Nailberry

A salon-founded nail brand with breathable, vegan-friendly polishes in a wide range of shades.

At Space NK: 51 products, from £13.50 to £35 (29 September 2026).

The story: Nailberry was founded in 2012 by nail salon owner Sonia Hully, after she noticed her clients had dry, damaged nails and set out to make a range for a healthier manicure. Space NK describes it as the go-to nail brand for quality at-home manicures and pedicures, pairing breathable, vegan-friendly formulas with a wide spread of flattering shades.

The best sellers:

• Classic Chic, £25. A gift set of two best-selling polishes, the pale pink Candy Floss and the deep Le Temps Des Cerises. Rated 4.9 from 24 reviews.
• Mistral Breeze, £16.50. A creamy pastel blue polish. Like the core range, it's described as oxygenated and water-permeable (lets air and moisture through), made without 12 common nail polish chemicals, vegan and halal certified.
• Lavender Fields, £16.50. A glossy pastel purple, which the product page suggests for spring and summer, or for French tips.
• Noirberry Oxygenated Nail Lacquer, £16.50. A deep, dramatic shade from the core oxygenated range, labelled vegan, cruelty free and halal friendly. Rated 4.6 from 40 reviews.
• Clean Bi-Phase Nail Colour Remover, £19.50. An acetone-free remover with fruit acids and rosehip oil, designed not to dry out nails or skin.
• Little Treasure Cuticle Oil, £19. Sweet almond oil with vitamins, designed as an overnight treatment for dry nails and cuticles, including after gels or acrylics. Rated 4.9 from 34 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone doing their own manicures at home, customers who want vegan or halal-certified polish, or someone whose nails feel dry and tired.

Good to know: The brand's full routine is remover, file and buff, Strengthen & Breathe base coat (£19), two thin coats of colour, then Shine & Breathe top coat (£19). Space NK's favourite is the Fast Dry Gloss top coat (£19), which dries in under a minute. The £35 Discovery Set has two colours, a top coat and a strengthener in travel sizes. Most polishes are £16.50. Some shades showed no price online on 29 September 2026, so check stock. The Cuticle Oil is based on sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Manucurist, the other nail brand on Space NK's list.

Navy Professional

A family-run British brand known for its manicure tools and hand and cuticle balms.

At Space NK: 18 products, from £10 to £58 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Navy Professional was founded in 2018 by Rebecca Crawforth, a former salon owner and mum of two. The brand is based in Yorkshire and sources everything, from ingredients to packaging, in the UK. Space NK describes it as "quiet luxury", turning everyday jobs like clipping nails or applying cuticle balm into moments of self-care. The tools are named after people, such as Doris, Katey and Celine.

The best sellers:

• Cuticle Serum Pen, £10. A pen of light serum for dry cuticles, with grape seed oil, castor oil and plant-derived collagen. Made for touch-ups on the go. The top seller on 29 September 2026 (163 sold that week), rated 4.6 from 44 reviews.
• Doris Curved Manicure Tool, £42. A stainless-steel tool with a curved edge that follows the nail, for cleaning, shaping and cuticle work.
• Hand Balm, £23. A rich but quick-absorbing hand cream for dry hands. Its description mentions plant-derived collagen, grape seed and castor oils, but the listed ingredients are coconut, olive, sunflower and rosehip oils with candelilla wax, so check the box.
• Cuticle Balm, £15. A melting balm for the skin around the nails, designed to hydrate and keep cuticles supple. Rated 4.9 from 14 reviews. There's a Mini Cuticle Balm at £10.
• Hand & Cuticle Serum, £17. A lightweight serum for both hands and cuticles, with plant-derived collagen, grape seed and castor oils. Rated 5.0 from 15 reviews.
• Katey Super Fine Bladed Nippers, £58. Very fine stainless-steel nippers for neat cuticle trimming.

Who to suggest it to: anyone who does their own nails at home, people with dry hands or cuticles, and someone who values well-made tools.

Good to know: the nail treatments (Strength, Vitamin, Base and Coat) are £16 to £17. Strength is designed for brittle nails that split or peel. The Mini Manicure Travel Kit (£22) holds a serum pen, balm, files and a brush. Space NK's site showed no vegan or cruelty-free badges, so check the packaging if asked. The Serum Pen and Hand & Cuticle Serum contain argan and almond kernel oils, and the Cuticle Balms contain shea butter, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. Tools should be sanitised before and after use.

Worth comparing: Manucurist, another nail-care brand with a cuticle oil and manicure tools.

Nursem

Hand care developed by nurses for hard-working hands, with a giving-back promise attached to every product.

At Space NK: 10 products, from £10 to £30 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Nursem was "developed by nurses, loved by all", born out of a need to look after the hands of nurses and midwives. Under the Nursem Promise, for every Nursem product sold in Space NK's shops and online, a nurse or midwife receives a month's worth of the brand's hand cream. Some product pages go further and say Space NK doubles the promise, so two nurses or midwives benefit.

The best sellers:

• Caring Hand Cream, £10 or £20. The main product, in two sizes. A non-greasy, fast-absorbing cream with omega 3, 6 and 9 and Manuka honey, designed to be used little and often. Rated 4.5 from 584 reviews on the smaller size.
• Caring Hand Wash, £10. An ultra-mild, soap-free hand wash with vitamin E, pro-vitamin B5, aloe vera, avocado and wheatgerm oils, designed for people who wash their hands a lot. Rated 4.6 from 68 reviews.
• Caring Hand Cream Unfragranced, £10 or £20. The same idea with no fragrance or essential oils, with Manuka honey, white willow, glycerine and allantoin. The brand says it can be used on very sensitive skin. Rated 4.7 from 69 reviews.
• Caring Minis Gift Set, £15. Mini hand cream, Skin Fix and hand wash, handy for travel or a small gift. Rated 4.8 from 53 reviews.
• Caring Skin Fix, £15. A fragrance-free, intensive balm for very dry, cracked knuckles and fingertips, with shea butter, avocado oil and colloidal oatmeal. Doubles as an overnight hand mask. Rated 4.6 from 107 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone whose hands take a battering: nurses, midwives and anyone who washes their hands a lot, or whose hands are dry and sore. The unfragranced cream suits sensitive skin.

Good to know: Several products are described as cruelty free (the hand wash, Skin Fix and unfragranced cream), and several are fragrance free. The Ultra Caring Body Balm (£30) is a fragrance-free balm with colloidal oatmeal and niacinamide for dry, sensitive skin, which the brand describes as suitable for eczema-prone skin; anyone with eczema should still check with a pharmacist or GP. The £30 duos (hand wash and cream, or a big and small cream) make an easy gift. The Nursem Promise is a nice thing to mention at the till.

Worth comparing: Aesop, for a customer who wants an aromatic hand wash and hand balm at a higher price.

Nécessaire

A body care brand that looks after the body like the face, with its vitamin-rich body wash and lotion, The Body Retinol and aluminium-free deodorants among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 55 products, from £20 to £65 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Nécessaire was founded in 2018 by Randi Christiansen, who previously worked at Estée Lauder, and Nick Axelrod, co-founder of Into the Gloss. The idea is that personal care means more than just body wash and lotion, with clean, high-quality ingredients and a minimalist look, like a "European apothecary" in the bathroom.

The best sellers:

• The Hand Wash Cyprès-Citronné, £40. A gentle hand wash with panthenol and niacinamide, designed for hands that get washed a lot. Scented with cypress, bergamot and cedar. Vegan, dermatologist tested and hypoallergenic.
• The Body Retinol, £58. A night-time body serum with 0.1 per cent retinol, 10 per cent AHAs and vitamin C, designed to smooth crepiness, bumps and uneven spots.
• The Body Lotion Fragrance Free, £25. A non-greasy "multi-vitamin" lotion with vitamins C and E, niacinamide and omegas. Vegan, cruelty free, hypoallergenic and fragrance free. Rated 4.6 from 1,087 reviews.
• The Body Wash Eucalyptus, £25. A daily wash with niacinamide and vitamins C and E and a fresh eucalyptus scent. Rated 4.5 from 1,354 reviews. The £38 listing is described with marula, meadowfoam and cacay oils.
• The Shampoo, £30. A fragrance-free daily shampoo with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and aloe, suitable for colour-treated hair. It carries the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance.
• The Deodorant Gel Eucalyptus, £20. A clear, quick-drying deodorant with 5 per cent AHA and niacinamide, free from aluminium and baking soda.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants skincare-level care for their body, customers with sensitive skin who need fragrance-free options, and people looking for an aluminium-free deodorant.

Good to know: Many products come in Eucalyptus, Santal, Hinoki, Olibanum, Cyprès-Citronné and Fragrance Free versions, so start by asking which scent they like. The Body Retinol is for night use, needs sunscreen on treated skin, and shouldn't go on straight after shaving or waxing. Anyone pregnant, or with eczema or another skin condition, should check with a pharmacist or GP. The product page says the body wash packaging is 85 per cent post-consumer recycled paperboard. The Body Lotion and the £50 Hand Lotion contain shea butter, the lotion also marula oil, and the £38 body wash marula and cacay oils, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.

Worth comparing: Salt & Stone, another modern body care and deodorant brand. Aesop for customers who prefer a more aromatic, botanical style.

Olverum

A bath and body brand dating back to 1929, built around a bath oil Space NK calls iconic, with salts, body oils and pillow mists alongside.

At Space NK: 13 products, from £18 to £82 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says that in 1929, pharmacologist Edith Klein and her winemaker husband Franz Otto, inspired by their favourite spa in Baden Baden, set out to create the world's finest therapeutic oil. Two years later they launched the bath oil, and Space NK says the range has since won a loyal following among Hollywood elites and British royalty. Today it's a cruelty free, sustainable bath and body line.

The best sellers:

• Bath Oil, £82. Half a capful in a bath: Siberian fir needle, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon and rosemary oils, designed to ease tension and help you unwind before sleep, and leave skin silky. Sold in 60ml, 125ml and 250ml; check which size £82 buys. Rated 4.7 from 375 reviews.
• Bath Salts, £34. Kalahari and Dead Sea salts with the same essential oil blend and avocado oil. The brand suggests a 20-minute soak two hours before bed.
• Bath Salts Refill 2x200g, £45. Two sachets to refill the jar, in recyclable packaging, which the brand says saves money compared with the jar.
• Restful Sleep Pillow Mist, £22.50. Essential oils to spray on pillows, into the air or on skin a few minutes before sleep.
• Pure Radiance Facial Oil, £80. A face oil with gentle retinol alternatives (bakuchiol, cacay and rosehip oils) and vitamins, designed to brighten, smooth and soften the look of fine lines. It contains vitamin A, so a pregnant customer should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Firming Body Oil, £52.50. A body oil with grapefruit, black pepper, algae and papaya enzyme, designed to make skin feel tighter and smoother when massaged upwards into target areas. Rated 4.6 from 53 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who loves a proper bath and a wind-down, or anyone buying a luxurious gift. The body oils and moisturiser suit people who want a body routine focused on firmness.

Good to know: Most of the best sellers carry Space NK's cruelty free, paraben free, silicone free and vegan badges. The Bath Oil's ingredients include groundnut (peanut) oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first. The Body Cleanser (£29) is designed for dry and sensitive skin. Space NK's page mentions sleep and aching muscles; anyone with a real sleep or health problem should see a pharmacist or GP.

Worth comparing: Aromatherapy Associates, also built around essential oil bath and shower oils. This Works, for customers focused on sleep.

Salt & Stone

A Los Angeles body care brand, known for its aluminium-free deodorants and its woody, fresh scent families.

At Space NK: 41 products, from £20 to £56 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says founder Nima Jalali was a professional snowboarder who took a natural approach to recovery after a knee injury in his twenties, and couldn't find a deodorant he was happy with. He launched Salt & Stone in Los Angeles in 2017 as a unisex body care brand, named after his two favourite sports, surfing and snowboarding. Space NK describes the formulas as vegan, cruelty free and gluten free, with recyclable packaging made from post-consumer recycled materials.

The best sellers:

• Santal & Vetiver Body Mist, £45. A light body mist with glycerin and red algae and a warm, woody sandalwood, vetiver and amber scent. Wear it alone or layered under a perfume. The Bergamot & Hinoki version (£45) is fresher and citrusy.
• Santal & Vetiver Deodorant, £20. An extra-strength, aluminium-free stick designed to neutralise odour for up to 48 hours, with prebiotics, seaweed extracts and niacinamide. Free from dyes, parabens, phthalates and alcohol. Rated 4.6 from 5,376 reviews.
• Bergamot & Hinoki Body Wash, £36. A sulphate-free, paraben-free wash with seaweed extracts and hyaluronic acid and a grapefruit and bergamot scent. For all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 2,300 reviews.
• Neroli & Basil Deodorant, £20. Space NK's own favourite: fresh and green with neroli, lavender and basil. Rated 4.6 from 5,331 reviews.
• Mini Body Wash Discovery Set, £44. Four 100ml washes (Santal & Vetiver, Bergamot & Hinoki, Saffron & Cedar, Neroli & Basil). Rated 4.7 from 804 reviews; Space NK suggests it for travel or as a gift.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone wanting an aluminium-free deodorant that actually smells good, people who like unisex woody or citrus scents, and gift buyers (the hand creams are £20 and the Body Mist Discovery Set £30).

Good to know: Most products come in the same scent families (Santal & Vetiver, Bergamot & Hinoki, Neroli & Basil, Black Rose & Oud, Saffron & Cedar, Lily & Yuzu), so ask which scent they like and build from there. The Bergamot & Hinoki and Santal & Vetiver body washes also come as refills (£56). The deodorant sticks list sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in their ingredients, so a customer who specifically wants to avoid it could look at Nécessaire's Olibanum or Santal deodorants, which Space NK's product pages say contain no baking soda. The deodorants aren't for broken skin.

Worth comparing: Nécessaire, another modern body care brand with aluminium-free deodorants. Aesop for aromatic, botanical body washes at a similar price.

Saltair

An affordable, feel-good body care brand with skincare-style formulas, whose Salt Water Vanilla scent filled most of its top best sellers in September 2026.

At Space NK: 44 products, from £10 to £28 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Saltair was co-founded by British model and body acceptance advocate Iskra Lawrence and launched in 2022 with its Serum Body Wash. Its motto is "every body is welcome here". Space NK describes the collection as vegan, cruelty free, paraben free and gluten free, with packaging made from post-consumer recycled plastic.

The best sellers:

• Vitamin C Body Serum, £25. A light, fast-absorbing body serum with several forms of vitamin C and Kakadu plum, designed to brighten dull, uneven-looking skin.
• Salt Water Vanilla Body Butter, £23. A rich body butter with ceramides, shea butter, coconut and sea buckthorn oils for dry skin, in a sea salt and vanilla scent. Rated 4.8 from 180 reviews.
• Salt Water Vanilla Body Wash, £17. A gentle body wash with an algae complex and sea water, in the warm vanilla scent. Rated 4.7 from 103 reviews.
• Salt Water Vanilla Body Mist, £15. Sandalwood, vanilla and sea salt, worn alone or layered over the body butter to make the scent last. Vegan and cruelty free. Rated 4.5 from 96 reviews.
• Salt Water Vanilla Body Oil, £25. Kukui, cacay and squalane oils, massaged into damp skin after the shower for a glow. For all skin types. Kukui is a nut oil and the list also shows sweet almond oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP first.
• Salt Water Vanilla Serum Deodorant, £14. An aluminium-free, baking soda-free deodorant with 5 per cent AHAs and niacinamide, designed to fight odour and smooth underarm skin. Patch test first. Rated 4.3 from 117 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants skincare-level body care without luxury prices, fans of sweet, beachy scents, and anyone building a gift around one scent. Everything is £28 or under.

Good to know: The main scents (Salt Water Vanilla, Santal Bloom, Driftwood, Coral Coast, Golden Hour and Pink Beach) each come as a wash, butter, oil, mist and deodorant, so customers can layer one fragrance head to toe. Others, such as Seascape and Island Orchid, come in fewer formats. Space NK's own favourites are the Serum Body Wash in Santal Bloom, the Shimmering Body Oils (£28) and the AHA Serum Deodorant.

Worth comparing: Sol de Janeiro for scent-led, layerable body care. Joonbyrd for a pricier, dermatologist-led take on body skincare.

Self Glow by James Read

A skincare-led self-tan brand: tan drops, serums, mists and masks that add colour while caring for the skin.

At Space NK: 12 products, from £15 to £44 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Self Glow was founded by James Read in 2024, after more than twenty years helping A-list celebrities achieve "the ultimate glow". He has won over 35 beauty awards and been recognised by British and American Vogue. Space NK describes it as where skincare and tanning meet, and says all the formulas are vegan and free from parabens and silicones. Space NK's suggested first try is the Dusk to Dawn Overnight Glow Facial.

The best sellers:

• Sun Drenched Express Mousse, £39. A body tan mousse you rinse off after 1 hour for a light glow, 2 for golden or 3 for a deeper bronze. The brand says it's streak-free, lasts up to seven days and fades evenly. Applied with a mitt.
• Golden Days Milky Tan Toner, £39. A face mist that works as a toner and a gradual tan, with cica-PDRN and licorice root to support the skin barrier and calm redness.
• Dusk To Dawn Overnight Glow Facial, £44. An overnight tanning serum for the face with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, vitamin E and fermented mushrooms, so you wake up with a glow. For all skin types. Rated 4.6 from 35 reviews.
• First Light Tinted Tan Serum, £32. A sheer, matte, tinted face serum that gives instant warmth and builds over three days (sun-kissed, golden, bronzed). It can go over SPF or be mixed with moisturiser.
• Golden Nights Sleep Repair Tan Drops, £39. Drops you mix into your night cream, one for a subtle glow up to four or five for bronzed, with hyaluronic acid and centella.
• Sunbright Tinted Tan Drops, £39. Drops to mix into serum, moisturiser or makeup, with hyaluronic acid, cocoa extract and aloe vera. Rated 4.2 from 30 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants a natural, controllable glow without sun, beginners who want to build colour gradually, and people who want their tan to double as skincare.

Good to know: The key tip for customers: wash hands after applying anything, or use the Sunmitt (£15) or Sunbrush (£25). The Sunblush Hydrating Tan Mist (£18) is the lowest-priced tan product. Several products come in a smaller size too.

Worth comparing: TAN LUXE, another tan brand with face drops and body products. Isle of Paradise for self-tan drops, mousse and water at a lower price.

Sol de Janeiro

A Brazil-inspired body care and fragrance brand, with Cheirosa perfume mists and gift sets leading its best sellers.

At Space NK: 76 products, from £10 to £78 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Heela Yang founded the brand in 2015, inspired by the Brazilian way of life and the freedom she felt travelling there. The name means "Sun of January", when the sun is at its highest in Brazil. The brand is about mood-boosting scents and textures and letting your confidence shine.

The best sellers:

• Cheirosa '74 Intense Perfume Mist, £34. A richer, longer-lasting mist: tropical fruit, white orchid, creamy sandalwood and amber, inspired by sunset on Rio's Arpoador beach.
• Cheirosa '62 Intense Perfume Mist, £34. A stronger take on the much-loved Cheirosa '62: pistachio, vanilla and warm amber.
• Cheirosa '59 Intense Perfume Mist, £34. Creamy sandalwood, white orchid and amber, inspired by a Brazilian beach bonfire.
• Limited Edition Leite Café Perfume Mist, £25. A milky coffee scent: latte, coconut milk, lychee, jasmine and vanilla. Rated 4.6 from 98 reviews.
• Limited Edition Leite Nectar Perfume Mist, £25. Milky and fruity: peach, nectarine, coconut milk, peony, tonka and vanilla. Rated 4.4 from 101 reviews.

Many of the other top sellers are gift sets from £25, such as Sass & Sunshine (a travel Bum Bum Cream with a Cheirosa '62 mist).

Who to suggest it to: anyone who loves a sweet, warm or gourmand scent, and anyone buying an easy, cheerful gift. For body care, point them to Brazilian Bum Bum Cream (£48, rated 4.8) or the Body Badalada lotions (£26).

Good to know: Space NK says all Sol de Janeiro products are cruelty-free and made without sulphates, phthalates or parabens. Several gift sets pair a mist with a body cream. Most regular mists are £25; the Intense versions (£34) have a higher fragrance concentration. There's a Bum Bum Cream refill pod (£42) and small jet sets from £30 for trying scents.

Worth comparing: Amika, a hair brand that also has a small body range, including a hair and body mist.

Susanne Kaufmann

A luxury Austrian spa brand of natural skincare and body care, with herbal bath oils and soaks among its best sellers.

At Space NK: 44 products, from £9 to £140 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Susanne Kaufmann is based in the Bregenzerwald, a valley in the Austrian Alps. When she joined her family's hotel in the 1990s, she developed a spa with signature treatments and then created her own product line to support it. Her aim is to prove that natural skincare can be powerful, using Alpine plants alongside modern science.

The best sellers:

• Lip Oil, £35. A light, non-sticky lip oil with meadowfoam, jojoba and sunflower oils and sea buckthorn, made with 97.4 per cent natural-origin ingredients.
• Advanced Anti-Ageing Light Cream, £95. A lightweight face cream with peptides and Alpine edelweiss, designed to firm and soften lines. Described as suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.
• Ectoin Barrier Repair Moisturiser SPF50, £70. A daily moisturiser with broad-spectrum SPF 50, ectoin and alpine rose, designed to support the skin barrier without a white cast.
• Bath Oil For The Senses, £60. A bath oil scented with ylang ylang, patchouli and lavender, with the brand's signature sprig of rosemary, pitched as a wind-down before bed. Rated 4.2 from 82 reviews. There's a matching Body Butter For The Senses (£60).
• Mallow Blossom Bath, £55. A bubble bath with rosemary, sage, cedarwood and lavender oils and mallow extract, designed to soothe dry skin. Vegan and cruelty free. The label says it's not to be used for children under 7 years of age. Rated 4.6 from 45 reviews.
• Body Butter, £60. A rich balm with beeswax and honey for dry, chapped skin, free from parabens and silicones. Rated 4.7 from 50 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who loves a proper bath ritual, a spa-lover, or a gift buyer wanting something calm and grown-up. The face creams suit customers after natural-leaning luxury skincare.

Good to know: The Stretch Mark Arnica Body Oil (£40) is described by the brand as formulated for use during pregnancy, but anyone pregnant should still check with their midwife, GP or pharmacist. It contains sweet almond oil, so nut allergies are a pharmacist or GP question too. Several bath products contain camphor and eucalyptol, carry age limits for children, and some products contain pollen, so check the label for allergies. The Body Butter contains beeswax, honey and whey (milk), so it isn't vegan. The Alpine Retreat Collection (£16) and Hayflower Bath Oil (£9) are small gifts.

Worth comparing: Aromatherapy Associates for essential-oil bath and body rituals. Omorovicza for another spa-rooted luxury brand.

Tan-Luxe

A skincare-led self-tan brand, built around tan drops you mix into your own moisturiser.

At Space NK: 23 products, from £10 to £60 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Tan-Luxe is the brainchild of Marc Elrick, a self-confessed beauty obsessive who wanted to challenge the "one size fits all" approach of traditional self-tan. After five years of research, focus groups and thousands of lab submissions, he launched a range built on one idea: if you can customise your makeup colour, why not your tan? The Face and The Body drops turn a customer's favourite moisturiser, oil or lotion into their own self-tanner.

The best sellers:

• The Illuminator, £38. A face tanning serum with slow-release tanning actives, hyaluronic acid and peptides, mixed into your moisturiser or serum for a gradual, buildable glow. Described as vegan and cruelty free.
• The Body Illuminating Tan Drops, £44. Drops (2 to 6 per body part) mixed into body lotion or oil, with raspberry seed oil and vitamin E. The brand says no streaks and no tan smell. Rated 4.3 from 117 reviews.
• The Face Illuminating Tan Drops, £36. The face version: 1 to 4 drops in your usual moisturiser, more drops for deeper colour. Rated 4.5 from 436 reviews.
• The Gradual Tan Lotion, £25. A lotion-oil hybrid for face and body, used like a moisturiser, developing a subtle tan over 2 to 4 hours that builds with daily use. Rated 4.3 from 247 reviews.
• Super Glow Hyaluronic Self-Tan Serum, £36. A velvety face serum with hyaluronic acid and antioxidant "superfood" extracts, designed to hydrate and even tone while tanning. Described as vegan-friendly and cruelty free. Rated 4.4 from 557 reviews.
• Express Mousse, £37. A clear mousse the brand says gives a glow in as little as 30 minutes or a deep bronze after three hours, with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, and no colour transfer.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants a natural-looking tan they can control, especially people nervous about streaks or the classic tan smell. The drops suit someone who already loves their moisturiser.

Good to know: The self-tans don't contain sunscreen and don't protect against sunburn, which the brand states on its tanning products. It also advises a patch test 24 hours before use, exfoliating the day before, and washing hands afterwards; the drops warn not to use more than 12 drops. Accessories include a Tanning Mitt (£10) and Kabuki Brush (£16), plus a Glyco Water tan remover (£24).

Worth comparing: Self Glow by James Read and Isle of Paradise, other self-tan brands on Space NK's list.

This Works

A bath, body and wellbeing brand built around sleep, with the Deep Sleep Pillow Spray and Perfect Legs Skin Miracle among Space NK's long-time favourites.

At Space NK: 32 products, from £6 to £80 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says This Works was founded by former Vogue Beauty Director Kathy Phillips in the noughties, and that "a good night's sleep is the driving force". Its products use natural, therapeutic fragrance and botanical oils, with a three-part ingredient system called Superblend designed to work with your body clock.

The best sellers:

• Slumber Party Set, £25. The top seller at Space NK: a travel-size Deep Sleep Body Whip, Shower Gel, Pillow Spray and a Stress Check Roll-On, with lavender, camomile and vetivert, designed to help you wind down before bed.
• Dream To Sleep Set, £30. A 75ml Deep Sleep Pillow Spray with a Deep Sleep Shower Gel and Body Cocoon, which the brand calls an award-winning trio.
• Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, £25. Space NK says it has "adored" it "from the outset". A spray of lavender, vetiver and camomile for the pillow or bed cover. There's a £42 jumbo size and a Sleep Plus Pillow Spray at £38.
• Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil Roller, £25. A travel roll-on of 13 botanical oils and six cold-extracted plant oils, including rose, tuberose and evening primrose, designed for dry, dull legs with a subtle shimmer. The full-size Dry Leg Oil is £48. The roller lists macadamia seed oil, so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP.
• Own Time Fragrance, £80. A perfume designed for bedtime, with rose, lemon myrtle, pink peppercorn, musk, incense and sandalwood.
• Perfect Legs Skin Miracle, £6 (was £10). A light, tinted leg serum with vitamins C and E and natural caramel for a sun-kissed tint. Described as vegan-friendly and cruelty free. It lists hydrogenated macadamia oil, so the same nut-allergy advice applies. Rated 4.2 from 155 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who says they sleep badly or can't switch off (the Deep Sleep range) and gift buyers at almost every budget, from the £10 Dream Team Set upwards.

Good to know: The Deep Sleep Bath Oil (£48) is described as vegan and cruelty free, with no parabens or sulphates. The Perfect Body Vit C Glow lotion (£40) is badged vegan. Present the sleep claims as the brand's: a customer with ongoing sleep problems, or who is pregnant and asking about essential oils, should talk to a GP or pharmacist.

Worth comparing: Aromatherapy Associates, another essential-oil brand focused on relaxation and better sleep.

Touchland

A brand that turns hand sanitiser into a scented, hydrating treat, sold in pocket-sized mists.

At Space NK: 18 products, from £6 to £20 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Touchland has been "rethinking the everyday" since 2018. It began with a mission to make hand sanitiser a more considered essential and has grown into a range of modern self-care products built around design and making daily rituals more enjoyable. Space NK counts 15 scents across its hand sanitisers and fragrance mists.

The best sellers:

• Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitiser Wild Watermelon, £10. A 30ml alcohol-based micro-mist with aloe vera, designed to help eliminate most common bacteria while leaving hands soft and not sticky. Smells of watermelon, kiwi, jasmine and peach. Described as vegan, cruelty free and dermatologically tested.
• Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitiser Berry Bliss, £10. The same formula scented with strawberry, rhubarb, black raspberry and vanilla.
• Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitiser Beach Coco, £10. A tropical version: orange, pineapple and coconut water with sandalwood and vanilla.
• Power Essence Hydrating Body & Hair Fragrance Mist Lush Tropicale, £20. A 60ml capless mist for skin and hair with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and panthenol; bergamot, papaya and dragon fruit over amber. Can be layered with other fragrances.
• Lily of the Valley Hand Sanitiser, £16. Made for sensitive skin, with niacinamide and centella asiatica to support the skin barrier. Lily of the valley, cucumber and sea salt.
• Glow Mist Rosewater Hand Sanitiser, £16. A more skincare-focused sanitiser with a rose, lychee and peony scent.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who's always on the go, such as commuters and students, and gift buyers looking for a small, fun stocking filler. For sensitive hands, the brand formulated the £16 Lily of the Valley mist for sensitive skin, though like the others it's fragranced and alcohol-based.

Good to know: The Power Mists are 30ml, easy to carry and described as vegan and cruelty free. The brand says to spray enough to cover all of the hands and rub until dry, about 15 to 20 seconds, and to wash with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty. Silicone Hand Mist Cases (£6) clip the mist to keys or a bag, in Jet Black, Icy White and Bubblegum Pink. Scents also include Rainwater, Blue Sandalwood, Mango Passion, Vanilla Blossom and Pure Lavender.

Worth comparing: Sol de Janeiro and Phlur, which sell scented body mists on Space NK's list.

Uni

A unisex bodycare brand with a much-reviewed 24-Hour Body Serum and alcohol-free water-based perfumes, in refillable packaging.

At Space NK: 18 products, from £22 to £80 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK's brand page is short. It calls Uni "one of the most feel-good beauty brands", with skin-nourishing, reef-friendly ingredients and 100 per cent recyclable, refillable packaging. The range is streamlined, unisex and designed for everyone.

The best sellers:

• Rain 24-Hour Body Serum, £43. A lightweight body moisturiser with the brand's Marine Complex, Australian caviar lime, Kakadu plum, bladderwrack seaweed and aloe, designed to hydrate all day and brighten. In the Rain scent. Rated 4.3 from 187 reviews.
• Rain Golden Microalgae Body Oil, £48. A non-greasy body oil with golden microalgae, Kalahari melon, passionfruit and Kakadu plum oils, designed to nourish, firm and give a glow. Rated 4.6 from 160 reviews.
• Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash, £33. Olive seed powder and papaya and mango enzymes gently polish the skin, with a fresh rain, patchouli, lemon and cedarwood scent. Rated 4.6 from 152 reviews.
• Water Based Perfume, Rain, £72. An alcohol-free perfume: rain, grapefruit and pollen, then mimosa, peony and lilac, over oakmoss, vetiver and patchouli. Comes in 50ml and 10ml.
• Water Based Perfume, Sunset, £28. The woody, citrus one: cedar leaf, lemon and mint, juniper, then amber and smoked sandalwood. No size is shown, and Rain is £72, so check the size.
• 24-Hour Body Serum, £43. The original version of the serum and the most-reviewed of the best sellers: rated 4.5 from 1,043 reviews. Comes in 90ml and 375ml, with a £41 refill.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wants an easy, good-looking body routine, couples or households who share products (it's unisex), and people who'd like a perfume without alcohol.

Good to know: The brand says to apply its perfumes to the creases of knees and elbows for a longer-lasting scent, and not to rub them in. The perfumes are described as vegan, cruelty free and reef friendly. Refills exist for the body serum, body wash, deodorant and hand wash. The Discovery Kit (£35) holds 10ml of both perfumes. Most products are fragranced.

Worth comparing: Nécessaire, another brand focused on body care as proper skincare. Salt & Stone, a bodycare brand Space NK says is known for aluminium-free deodorants, with vegan, cruelty-free formulas.

11Wellness, Devices and Tools

Supplements, beauty devices, hair tools, sleep and accessories. 15 brands.

Beautyblender

An edgeless makeup sponge, which the brand calls "The Original", for a smooth, streak-free base.

At Space NK: 12 products, from £13 to £30 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says founder Rea Ann Silva spent 20 years as an in-demand Hollywood makeup artist and created the sponge so her clients looked flawless on camera in high definition. The original Beautyblender dates from 2002. The method is simple: wet, squeeze, bounce.

The best sellers:

• California Girls, £30. A set pairing the sponge with the vegan Blendercleanser, inspired by the founder's Los Angeles roots.
• The Original Beauty Blender, £17. The classic latex-free edgeless sponge. Damp, it's designed to leave product on its surface rather than soaking it up, so less is wasted. Works with foundation, bronzer and self-tan. Rated 4.6 from 257 reviews.
• Beautyblender Pro, £17. A black sponge for dark makeup, long-wear formulas and fake tan that would stain a light sponge. Rated 4.7 from 181 reviews.
• Beautyblender Nude, £17. The same sponge in a neutral colour, designed for no-makeup-look bases. Rated 4.5 from 220 reviews.
• Powder Pocket Puff, £13. A teardrop puff with one side to apply powder and one to blend, designed for setting and baking. Machine washable. Rated 4.8 from 41 reviews.
• Blendercleanser Solid, £20. A lavender-scented solid cleanser with a silicone pad for sponges and brushes.

Who to suggest it to: anyone who finds foundation streaky, is new to makeup, or wants a smoother finish with creams, SPF or tan.

Good to know: the brand recommends replacing a sponge every three months and cleaning it after each use. Some colour may run the first few times it's wet; the brand says this is normal and won't transfer to skin or clothes. The sponges are latex free, and several limited editions are labelled vegan. Seasonal colours come and go, so what's on the shelf may change.

Clomana Beauty

A makeup tools brand whose hero is its Marshmallow Sponge, alongside scented brush and sponge cleansers.

At Space NK: 8 products, from £7 to £26 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Clomana Beauty was founded in 2018 by makeup artist Chloe Walsh with a £530 gift from her Nana. It was originally called Coco Cosmetics and later rebranded. It's built on the idea that beauty should solve problems, with its Marshmallow Sponge as the hero product.

The best sellers:

• Marshmallow Sponge Original Shape 1, £11. A latex-free makeup sponge that doubles in size when damp. The rounded side blends foundation and cream products and the flat edge gets into contours and tricky spots.
• Marshmallow Sponge Shape 2, £11. The same soft, latex-free sponge in its second shape, which the set description calls the "iconic" one.
• Marshmallow Soft Smooth and Blur Puff, £7. A very soft powder puff in the brand's creamy pink. It needs gentle washing and should dry flat to keep its shape.
• Marshmallow Sponge Duo, £18. Both shapes in a gold-lined gift box.
• Orange and Mango Scented Brush and Sponge Cleanser, £18. A 100g solid soap for cleaning brushes and sponges, with olive oil, cocoa butter and shea butter, designed to clean without drying tools out. There's a Lemon and Lime version at the same price.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone who wears foundation or cream products and wants a softer, streak-free blend, customers building a makeup kit, and anyone hunting for a gift for a makeup lover (everything is £26 or under).

Good to know: The sponges are latex free, which matters to some customers. Wet the sponge first, squeeze out the excess, then bounce it onto the skin rather than wiping. Space NK says the sets make a perfect gift, and the Set of Four is £26. Review numbers are small across the range, so lean on the product itself rather than the scores.

Worth comparing: Beautyblender, whose edgeless sponge Space NK's brand page calls "the original", for customers who want to try both.

Dyson

The technology company's hair tools (dryers, straighteners and the Airwrap) plus a small haircare line.

At Space NK: 29 products, from £26 to £579.99 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Dyson was founded in 1991 by James Dyson in Wiltshire, and moved into beauty in 2016 with its first hairdryer after years of household products. Its hair tools are powered by air and intelligent heat control rather than extreme heat, and the range now includes accessories and styling formulas. Space NK recommends pairing the tools with haircare for extra protection.

The best sellers:

• Airstrait Straightener (Ceramic Pink), £349.99. Dries and straightens in one step, from wet or dry hair. Intelligent heat control checks the airflow temperature up to 30 times a second, designed to prevent heat damage. For all hair types. Rated 4.3 from 387 reviews.
• Supersonic Nural Hairdryer (Ceramic Pink), £349.99. A hairdryer with a scalp protect mode that lowers the heat as it gets closer to the head, plus attachments including a flyaway smoother and a wide-tooth comb for curly or coily hair.
• Airstrait Dryer and Straightener, Amber Silk, £449.99. The Airstrait in a different finish, with two styling modes and a cool mode to set the style. Rated 4.3 from 2,878 reviews, far more than any other Dyson best seller.
• Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer, Curly + Coily, £479.99. A 6-in-1 styler that dries, curls, waves, shapes, stretches and diffuses, connecting to the MyDyson app for a personalised routine. Comes with six attachments, a case and a detangling comb.
• Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer, Curly + Coily, £399.99. A version set up for curls and coils, with five attachments. It lowers heat near the scalp and turns the heat off when put down.
• Supersonic r Hair Dryer, Curly + Coily (Ceramic Pink/Rose Gold), £399.99. A light, sleek dryer whose attachments remember your settings. Rated 4.8 from 132 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: People who style with heat often and want to invest in a tool. Space NK's own rule of thumb: the Supersonic is a hairdryer for people who mainly want to dry with a little styling, while the Airwrap is for bounce, volume and all-round styling. The Airstrait is for sleek, straight looks in one step.

Good to know: Many tools come in straight and wavy or curly and coily versions, so ask about hair type first. Colour finishes change the price, so check the exact model. The Chitosan styling creams start at £26, and the creams, serum and Omega leave-in spray all have refills.

Worth comparing: Shark Beauty and ghd, the other hair-tool brands on Space NK's list.

FaceGym

A "workout for your face" brand: sculpting tools, muscle-stimulation devices and skincare designed to be used with them at home.

At Space NK: 22 products, from £17.75 to £633 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says FaceGym was founded in 2014 by journalist Inge Theron, with tools and skincare aimed at the face's 40 muscles. The idea is a facial workout at home rather than booking a facial, and Space NK describes the formulas as vegan and cruelty free. Space NK's page suggests the Active Blast Vegan Collagen Skin Booster as a starting point. Online it appeared only in a £194 duo with Hydro-Bound Serum, so check what's in store.

The best sellers:

• FaceGym Pro, Edition, £500. An electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device that glides over the face to work the facial muscles. The brand says it's designed to help with puffiness and firmness around the cheeks and jawline, used for about 10 minutes a session with the Powerlift gel. The FaceGym Pro is also listed at £633.
• Multisculpt, £53. A stainless steel gua sha with six different edges, used with a face oil to lift, sculpt and depuff.
• Active Collagen Wonder Cleansing Balm, £45. A balm that melts to an oil to remove makeup, with a biotech collagen and a ylang ylang scent. Labelled vegan.
• Facial Cupping Set, £35. Four suction cups (two small for around the eyes, nose and mouth, two large for cheeks, jaw, forehead and neck), designed to help with puffiness and firmness.
• Face Coach Oil, £56. An antioxidant face oil with mastic tree extract, coenzyme Q10, squalane and plankton extract, which the brand recommends for gliding its tools. For all skin types, labelled vegan.
• Youthful Active Roller, £66. A roller with dissolving "microneedles" made of crystallised ingredients, including a plant-based retinol alternative, green tea and niacinamide. Used once a week; refills are £66.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who enjoys a hands-on skincare ritual, likes gadgets, or wants a salon-style facial workout at home. The Multisculpt or cupping set is a lower-priced way in before the devices.

Good to know: Most tools come with QR codes to video tutorials. The Face Coach Oil contains an almond-derived ingredient, so send any nut-allergy question to a pharmacist or GP. The Powerlift EMS Activator Gel (£40) is only for use with EMS devices. The Multisculpt instructions say to avoid the sides of the neck during pregnancy and not to use it over broken skin, rashes, eczema or psoriasis. The Acne Light Shot (£63) is a blue-light LED device for spots and blemishes; for acne as a skin condition, point customers to a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist first.

Worth comparing: Nuface, another brand of at-home face-toning devices (microcurrent rather than muscle stimulation). Therabody for depuffing wands and LED masks.

Fiona Franchimon

A Dutch hair accessory brand widely known for one thing: the Nº1 Hairpin, a curved pin for quick up-dos.

At Space NK: 12 products, from £30 to £85 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says the brand was founded in 2019 in the Netherlands by Fiona Franchimon, after nine years running her own hair salon, and is inspired by her salon techniques. Space NK's page says over 2.5 million women use the Nº1 Hairpin, which it describes as creating an elegant style "in under a minute". Online, Space NK sells only the hairpins, in different colours and sets.

The best sellers:

• Nº1 Hairpin, Bestseller Collection, £49. A set of five pins. The brand says each pin holds as well as five ordinary bobby pins, without snagging, marks or kinks.
• Nº1 Hairpin, Seashell Pink, £30. A set of three pins in one colour. The same curved design, for any hair type.
• Nº1 Hairpin, Tantalizing Blue and Strawberry Pink, £31.50 each. More single-colour sets of three.
• Nº1 Hairpin Steel, Yellow Gold Finish, £85. A single premium pin in steel with a gold-coloured finish, described as nickel free and hypoallergenic, waterproof and anti-static, with no sharp edges.
• The city collections (Miami, Los Angeles, Milano, Paris, New York, London), £35.50 each. Sets of three in themed colourways.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a quick, neat up-do without a handful of bobby pins, or a small, pretty gift. Space NK's page says it's perfect for all hair types and lengths.

Good to know: The trick is in the technique: twist two sections from either side of the parting to the back, hold them, open the pin slightly and slide it upwards along the scalp; the brand's instructions say to slide it in the opposite direction to get a firm grip. Learn it on your own hair so you can show a customer. Reviews on Space NK's site are mixed: the plain Nº1 Hairpin is rated 2.8 from 62 reviews, so demonstrate rather than promise.

Worth comparing: Tort, another hair accessory brand pitched at all hair types. Slip, for silk scrunchies and hair-friendly gifts.

Foreo

A Swedish beauty-tech brand of skincare and body devices, including its LUNA silicone cleansing devices and UFO mask device.

At Space NK: 13 products, from £7.70 to £379 (29 September 2026). Several devices were showing reduced prices that day, so check the current price before quoting one.

The story: Space NK says FOREO is short for "For Every One" and started out wanting to make professional-level treatments affordable and accessible through its devices. It launched in Sweden in 2013, and Space NK highlights its sleek Swedish design and colourful, easy-to-use tools.

The best sellers:

• UFO 3, £195.30 (was £279). Foreo's device for its own UFO-activated masks. The product page describes cooling, warming, LED light and T-Sonic massage, designed to help the mask hydrate and to reduce the look of puffiness and wrinkles. Rated 4.8 from 78 reviews.
• LUNA 4 Hair, £132.30 (was £189). A waterproof scalp massager with red LED light, designed to lift build-up and oil and help hair look thicker and shinier.
• LUNA 4 plus Normal Skin, £265.30 (was £379). A four-in-one face device: pulsing silicone cleansing plus microcurrent and LED, designed to cleanse deeply and firm the look of the skin.
• PEACH 2 IPL Hair Removal Device, £258.30 (was £369). An at-home IPL device with a wide window and built-in cooling, designed to reduce hair coverage over time.
• BEAR 2, £379. A microcurrent device with a two-minute treatment, designed to tone facial muscles and improve the look of firmness and lines. Vegan and cruelty free.
• LUNA 4 Go, £76.30 (was £109). A silicone cleansing brush for all skin types, with a firming ridged side on the back. USB rechargeable.

Who to suggest it to: Gadget lovers, anyone who wants a deeper-feeling cleanse than hands alone, and gift buyers with a bigger budget. The LUNA 4 Go is the lowest-priced device.

Good to know: The UFO masks (from £7.70 for Call It a Night) are designed to pair with a UFO device, while the Farm To Face sheet masks (£16) can be used with it or alone. Several masks are labelled suitable for pregnancy on Space NK's site; the devices carry no such label, and each device page links to its own safety advice. Any health question about a device, such as pregnancy or a skin condition, goes to a GP or pharmacist first. The mask pages describe the UFO routines as app-controlled.

Worth comparing: NuFACE for customers specifically after microcurrent. Therabody for someone weighing LED and microcurrent tools alongside body devices.

Hunza G

The swimwear brand famous for its crinkle fabric, sold at Space NK as colourful crinkle scrunchies.

At Space NK: 13 products, from £12 to £20 (29 September 2026).

The story: Hunza was founded in the UK in 1984 by Peter Meadows. Space NK says its crinkle fabric and high-cut designs became famous in the nineties when Julia Roberts wore a Hunza mini dress in Pretty Woman. In 2015 Georgiana Huddart relaunched it as Hunza G, and it built a celebrity following for swimsuits, clothing and accessories. Her stated aim is "to make women feel great".

The best sellers:

• Original Crinkle Scrunchie, £20. Every product at Space NK is this one scrunchie in a different colour. Aqua is the top seller, followed by Bubblegum, Black, Cornflower, Lilac and Red. It's made from the brand's signature stretchy crinkle fabric, one size, and designed to hold hair securely and comfortably. There are metallic shades too.
• Original Crinkle Scrunchie in Metallic Dusty Pink or in Sage, £12. The two lower-priced shades on the site that day.

Who to suggest it to: Anyone after a fun, affordable gift or stocking filler, or a customer who owns a Hunza G swimsuit and wants to match it. Space NK says it's great for all hair types.

Good to know: It's an 80s-style throwback, as the product page puts it, and pairs with Hunza G swimwear for beach days. Space NK didn't list any swimwear from the brand online on 29 September 2026, so for swimwear questions, ask in store.

Worth comparing: Slip, for a silk scrunchie, and Tort, for claw clips.

Jolie Skin Co

A filtered showerhead brand: one showerhead in four finishes, plus its replacement filter.

At Space NK: 5 products, from £28 to £130 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK likes that Jolie doesn't add another step to anyone's routine. It slots into the shower they already take and "works quietly in the background", and its metallic finishes bring "a chic, elevated touch to any bathroom".

The best sellers:

• The Jolie Filtered Showerhead, £130. Comes in Modern Chrome, Brushed Steel, Brushed Gold and Jet Black. The product page says it's designed to remove chlorine, heavy metals and other contaminants from shower water, to support skin and hair condition. It arrives with a filter already fitted, plus a wrench, plumber's tape and a step-by-step guide.
• The Replacement Filter, £28. Fits inside the Jolie showerhead. The product page says it's independently tested by third-party labs and should be changed every 90 days, as it works less well after that.

Who to suggest it to: Customers curious about what their water does to their skin and hair, and anyone looking for an unusual, practical gift for someone who already has plenty of skincare.

Good to know: It's a fitting job: you unscrew the old showerhead, wrap tape round the pipe thread and screw the new one on. Worth asking whether their shower has a standard fitting before they buy. Remind customers to budget for a new £28 filter roughly every three months. There's only one review on Space NK's site so far, so there isn't much customer feedback to go on. Anything to do with a skin condition is a question for a GP or pharmacist.

NuFACE

An at-home microcurrent brand, making handheld facial toning devices plus the gels, serums and masks that go with them.

At Space NK: 15 products, from £41 to £585 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says NuFACE was founded in the US in 2005 by Carol Cole, who had a 30-year career in microcurrent facial treatments at the Golden Door Spa in California. She launched the first device with her daughters, Tera and Kimberly. Space NK describes the devices as designed to firm the skin and reduce the look of wrinkles, and calls the Trinity its best seller, known as the "5-Minute Facial Lift". It recommends the mini for travelling.

The best sellers:

• Trinity+ and Effective Lip & Eye Attachment, £485. The Trinity+ microcurrent device with a small attachment for the brows and the lines around the mouth and eyes, plus Aqua Gel. Rated 4.4 from 296 reviews.
• NuFACE Mini+ Starter Kit, Sandy Rose, £244. The travel-size device with its gel and crème activators, designed to sculpt the face and neck and lift brows in minutes. Rated 4.5 from 319 reviews.
• IonPlex Hydra-Gel Power Patches, £44. Under-eye patches with glycerin, amino acids and magnesium, worn for five minutes, designed to hydrate, brighten and depuff. Can be used alone, without a device. Described as vegan. Rated 4.7 from 375 reviews.
• NuFACE Trinity+ Starter Kit, £385. The full-size device with a facial toner attachment and gel and crème activators. The device works with the NuFACE app for tutorials and reminders.
• FIX Microwand, £185. A small device with three-minute treatments to plump lips, smooth lines and depuff under the eyes. Labelled vegan and cruelty free. Rated 4.5 from 96 reviews.
• IonPlex Facial Mist, £44. A hydrating mist used before and during a device treatment, and through the day. Rated 4.8 from 53 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: someone curious about at-home devices for firming, lifting and softening lines, who'll use one for a few minutes most days. The patches, mask (£41) and mist are an easy way in, or a gift for someone who already owns a device.

Good to know: Every device needs a conductive gel (an "activator") on the skin, so check the customer has one. The product pages carry a long safety list: the brand says not to use the devices during pregnancy, under 18, or with a history of epilepsy or seizures, an implanted device such as a pacemaker, active cancer or recent surgery, and to check with a healthcare provider first if they're under a doctor's care. Send any medical question to a pharmacist or GP.

Shark Beauty

SharkNinja's beauty-tech line: high-speed hair tools plus LED and at-home facial devices.

At Space NK: 13 products, from £109.99 to £339.99 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Shark Beauty is SharkNinja's premium beauty line, from the company known for vacuums and kitchen appliances. It launched its first hair tool in 2021 and has since built a full range of hair and skincare tools designed to make professional-looking results doable at home.

The best sellers:

• CryoGlow Under-Eye Cooling & LED Mask (Strawberry Matcha), £299.99. An LED face mask with red, blue and deep infrared light and built-in cooling under-eye pads with three chill levels. Four modes target the look of fine lines, blemishes, radiance and puffy eyes. For all skin types and tones. Rated 4.5 from 603 reviews. The Lilac and Pink versions were £259.99 that day.
• FacialPro Glow + DePuffi At-Home Facial System, £299.99. A device that exfoliates, extracts and hydrates using its own serums, plus a hot and cold DePuffi attachment. Rated 4.7 from 163 reviews.
• SpeedStyle Pro FLEX 4-in-1 Hair Dryer System, £199.99. A high-velocity dryer that the brand says never goes above 110°C, with a Scalp Shield Mode, ionic frizz control and three styling attachments. For all hair types.
• SilkiPro Straight Hair Straightener + Dryer, £249.99. Dries and straightens in one step with ceramic plates, and comes with a wide-tooth comb for curly and coily hair. Rated 4.7 from 124 reviews.
• DePuffi Contrast Therapy Sculpting Tool, £119.99 (was £179.99). A gua sha style tool with three warm and three cool settings, designed to de-puff and refresh the face, jaw and neck.
• SpeedStyle Pro 3-in-1 Hair Dryer System, £179.99. The dryer set up for straight and wavy hair. Rated 4.8 from 94 reviews.

Who to suggest it to: Tech lovers who want a salon-style blow-dry or a facial routine at home. Prices start at £109.99 for the simplest SpeedStyle Pro dryer.

Good to know: Many products come with a two-year guarantee on registration. Several were reduced on 29 September 2026, so check the price on the day. Ask about hair type, as some dryers are made for straight and wavy hair. LED masks aren't for everyone: anyone with a skin condition, light sensitivity or on medication should check with a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist first.

Worth comparing: Dyson for hair tools, and Foreo and Nuface for at-home skincare devices.

Slip

Mulberry silk pillowcases, sleep masks and scrunchies, designed to be gentle on hair and skin while you sleep and style.

At Space NK: 72 products, from £17.40 to £209 (29 September 2026).

The story: Slip was founded by Fiona Stewart. Space NK says a dermatologist suggested she sleep on a silk pillowcase, she was unable to find one, so she wrapped silk around her pillow and later spent ten years perfecting her own design. The whole range uses the brand's own high-grade mulberry silk, which it calls Slipsilk, with non-toxic dyes. Space NK says the pillowcases are the place for newcomers to start, as they're designed to help a blow-dry last and to stop night-time creasing. The product pages describe Slip as an Australian brand.

The best sellers:

• Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchie Trio Ornament, Emmie, £25. Three skinny silk scrunchies packed in a festive ornament. Designed to hold hair without the creases and breakage a normal hair tie can cause. The Betty version (£25) is the same idea in black, chocolate and blonde.
• Pure Silk Queen Pillowcase Gift Set, Etta, £127. A limited-edition set of the silk pillowcase plus two scrunchies. The brand says the pillowcase creates less friction, helping protect hair and skin overnight.
• Pure Silk Beauty Sleepover Set, Lottie, £86. A contour sleep mask plus two scrunchies. The mask is shaped to sit away from the eyelids, leaving room for lash extensions.
• Pure Silk Queen Pillowcase, Chocolate, £110. The pillowcase on its own. The brand says it's clinically shown to improve the look of skin's hydration, texture and radiance, and reduces friction by 43 per cent. It has an invisible zip.
• Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies, Hair On Point, £47. Six skinny scrunchies in different shades with a storage pouch, for all hair types. Rated 4.6 from 11 reviews.
• Pure Silk Contour Sleep Mask, £69 to £73. Comes in several prints, can be worn for up to eight hours, and is designed for longer lashes and extensions.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants to look after a blow-dry, curls or lash extensions overnight, or who dislikes elastic hair ties snagging. Gift sets run from a £25 scrunchie trio to a pillowcase set.

Good to know: The silk used throughout is 100 per cent mulberry silk, 22 momme (the product pages call this its thickness). The masks have a foam filler, and the scrunchies have elastic inside. Many of the current best sellers are limited-edition festive sets, so they'll change. Queen is the pillowcase size listed.

Worth comparing: Hunza G and Tort, two other hair-accessory brands, if the customer mainly wants a scrunchie or clip.

Therabody

A wellness technology brand whose flagship is the Theragun massage device, now also making LED face masks, skincare devices and sleep tools.

At Space NK: 9 products, from £89 to £579 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Therabody began when Dr Jason Wersland, a chiropractor, was injured in a motorcycle accident in 2008 and looked for a natural way to ease his pain. That led to the Theragun, the brand's flagship. Space NK describes it as sitting where science, skincare and self-care meet, for athletes, wellness fans or anyone prioritising self-care at home.

The best sellers:

• TheraFace Mask Glo, £299. A cordless, lightweight LED face mask with 504 LEDs using red, red plus infrared, and blue light, and a gentle vibration. The brand says it's designed to reduce the look of fine lines, blemishes and uneven tone. Rated 4.7 from 190 reviews.
• TheraFace Depuffing Wand, £129. A small cordless wand with cold and heat settings for around the eyes and nose. Cold is designed to reduce puffiness, heat to help products absorb. The most reviewed: 284 reviews, rated 4.6.
• TheraFace Mask, £579. The top-end LED mask with red, blue and infrared light plus vibration. The brand says it's designed to firm and smooth, and to help with the look of fine lines and dark spots.
• TheraFace PRO, £199. A handheld device with six treatments on snap-on rings: LED light, microcurrent, cleansing and facial massage. Routines are in the Therabody app.
• SleepMask, £89. A soft, breathable blackout sleep mask with three gentle vibration patterns, designed to help you fall asleep faster. It switches off after 15 minutes. Rated 4.5 from 123 reviews.
• Theragun Sense 2, £249. A massage gun with a screen that guides you on where, how long and how hard to massage, designed for everyday tension and stress.

Who to suggest it to: customers who want a salon-style treatment at home, people who already love skincare and want the next step, athletes (the Theragun Mini Plus, £249, adds heat), and big gift buyers. The SleepMask is the most affordable way into the brand.

Good to know: these are electrical devices and a real investment, so it's worth talking a customer through what's in the box and how often they'd realistically use it. Several devices work with the Therabody app. Anyone buying a massage device for pain, an injury or headaches, or an LED mask for a skin condition, should check with a GP, pharmacist or dermatologist first.

Worth comparing: NuFACE or FaceGym, other brands selling at-home face devices.

Tort

London-designed claw clips and compact mirrors in hand-poured resin, made to hold every hair type and look good doing it.

At Space NK: 16 products, from £17 to £28 (29 September 2026).

The story: Tort was founded in London in 2019 by Mona Ghafoori, after friends asked her for clips that held securely and also looked cool. Space NK says the clips are tried and tested on fine, thick, long, short, afro and curly hair. Every clip is named after a powerful woman in Mona's life, from a style icon in her seventies to a two-year-old.

The best sellers:

• Joan in Topaz Pearl, £28. A medium claw clip in creamy, iridescent resin with daisy accents and topaz rhinestones. Good for anything from a bun to a full updo.
• Lora in Taffy Tortoiseshell, £27. A medium two-tone claw, half tortoiseshell and half taffy.
• Joan Clip in Pink Lemonade, £28. A 7.5cm clip with floral and rhinestone details, in a colourway the product page says is exclusive to Space NK.
• Toto Clip in Spiced Tortoiseshell, £23. A classic curved 7.5cm claw that the product page calls one of Tort's strongest, for fine hair and thick, heavy hair alike.
• Jaya Mirror in Classic Cheetah, £19. A 10.5cm handbag mirror with a sliding cover.
• Lora Bébé Clip in Rose Tortoiseshell, £17. A pair of mini claws designed for little ones but fine for adults too.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a clip that holds thick or heavy hair (the Toto), or a stylish, giftable accessory for a friend. The Lora XL (£28) is the larger version of the original Lora clip.

Good to know: Clips are made from eco-resin (cellulose acetate) and metal, and because the product pages say they're hand-poured, each looks slightly different. Every piece comes in a branded Tort pouch, which makes it an easy gift.

Worth comparing: Hunza G and Slip, for customers who'd rather a scrunchie.

Vida Glow

An Australian supplements brand built around marine collagen for skin, hair and nails.

At Space NK: 18 products, from £4.80 to £55 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says Vida Glow was founded in 2014 by Anna Lahey, after her own struggle with hair loss led her to research marine collagen. The brand champions "ingestible beauty": supplements, mostly made with marine collagen from fish skin, designed to fit into a busy routine. It has since grown into skin, hair and gut health, and Space NK suggests the Marine Collagen Original and the liquid collagen sachets as the ways to start.

The best sellers:

• Liquid Skin + Energy, £31.20 (was £39). Ready-to-drink green apple sachets with 5g of marine collagen, plus CoQ10, red ginseng and green tea extract. The brand says it's designed for skin and daily energy.
• Marine Collagen Original, £39. Thirty servings of unflavoured marine collagen powder to mix into a drink. The brand says it's designed to support firmer-looking skin and stronger hair and nails, with more servings a day suggested as you get older. Rated 4.8 from 56 reviews. Mango, peach, pineapple and blueberry flavours are also £39.
• Pro Collagen+, £55. Collagen tripeptides with hyaluronic acid and digestive enzymes, aimed at deeper lines and wrinkles.
• Hairology, £45. Thirty capsules with a pea-sprout extract, zinc, selenium and biotin, which the brand says are designed to support hair and reduce shedding.
• Anti-G-Ox Berry, £43. Daily antioxidant sachets with vitamin C and niacinamide, aimed at the signs of ageing.

Who to suggest it to: Adults who already look after their skin and hair from the outside and are curious about adding a supplement. The £4.80 6 Day Sample Pack is a lower-cost way to try it before a full box (check its contents, as most of the range contains fish).

Good to know: This is the brand where you need to be most careful. The collagen products contain fish, so they aren't suitable for vegans, vegetarians or anyone with a fish allergy. Supplements aren't medicines, and the results described are the brand's claims. Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication, under 18, or worried about hair loss, a skin condition or their digestion should check with a pharmacist or GP before buying. The range also includes Sleep, De-Stress, Gut Pro and Clear, which fall into the same "ask a pharmacist first" territory.

Worth comparing: The Nue Co., another wellness brand built on the idea that health is also about what you put in your body.

You're Looking Well

An "inside-out" routine that pairs a day and night moisturiser with a day and night supplement.

At Space NK: 6 products, from £32.50 to £150 (29 September 2026).

The story: Space NK says You're Looking Well pairs dermatologist-approved moisturisers with clinically tested supplements: one pill in the morning with your moisturiser, and one in the evening with your night cream. It worked with a dietician, a food microbiologist and a cosmetic scientist to build a streamlined routine aimed at skin, sleep and gut health.

The best sellers:

• Day Pill, £45. A daily capsule combining a three-strain probiotic with vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B, D3 and K2 and zinc. The brand says it supports skin, gut health and energy. Developed by Professor Glenn Gibson.
• Night Pill, £32.50. An evening capsule with magnesium, L-theanine (from green tea), grape seed, copper and selenium, which the brand says helps you wind down and sleep. Taken 30 to 45 minutes before bed.
• Night Cream, £47.50. A nourishing night moisturiser with a bio-retinoid, hyaluronic acid and microalgae, designed to soften fine lines, hydrate and calm the skin.
• Day Cream, £42.50. A lightweight moisturiser with niacinamide, vitamin C and a microbiome complex, designed to hydrate and ease redness, and to sit well under SPF and makeup. Both creams list almond-derived glycerides (almond/borage/linseed/olive), so anyone with a nut allergy should check with a pharmacist or GP.
• Discovery Kit, £60. A trial of all four: 15ml of each cream and seven days of each pill.

Who to suggest it to: Someone who wants a simple routine and is curious about supplements alongside skincare. The creams can be bought on their own.

Good to know: The Regime (£150) is the full set, sold as a 30-day or 90-day regime, so check which one that price is; the creams come in three sizes. The Day Pill's own warning says it isn't for children, and anyone pregnant, breastfeeding, with a medical condition or on prescription medication should talk to their doctor first. Treat that as the rule for both pills: send health, sleep or gut questions to a pharmacist or GP, and don't make claims beyond what the brand says. Review scores were middling on 29 September 2026.

Worth comparing: Vida Glow, which Space NK sells for its marine collagen supplements, another inside-out approach.